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If you're in a situation where you're facing harassment charges, then it's important to seek professional help right away. Our associates have the experience necessary to help you with your situation, but we also have the education needed to give you useful legal advice.

The current harassment laws can be confusing, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't take them seriously. Avoiding them is only going to cause you more problems in the future, which could have a lasting effect on the rest of your life.

Contact our Binghamton harassment defense attorneys today to schedule your free consultation. We can help you build a strong legal defense.

Understanding Harassment Charges

There are a lot of different types of harassment, including many that people aren't aware of. Most people are surprised to learn that harassment doesn't just mean sexual misconduct. If you don't have the help of a lawyer, you could end up not understanding your rights and what you are entitled to. Obtaining an experienced harassment lawyer should be the first thing that you do in this type of situation.

Types of harassment charges include:

  • Stalking
  • Cyberbullying
  • Cyberstalking
  • Hate Crimes
  • Special Victims Harassment
  • Bullying

Defending Against Harassment Charges

Defendants many times raise the following defenses when facing harassment charges:

What is Freedom of Speech?

In some cases, First Amendment free speech principals may come into play during a case. Although federal and state constitutions work to protect free speech, this freedom is not absolute. Whether a particular communication constitutes free speech or jumps the line into criminal conduct often is determined by whether the communication was deemed to be for a legitimate purpose.

What are the Unintended Consequences of Harassment Charges?

A defendant may argue that the alleged communication had an unintended consequence of the defendant’s actions. For instance, if an individual is playing offensive music in their vehicle, another person may drive up beside that vehicle at a stoplight and be offended by the music. Although the passerby is offended by the music, the person playing the music did not commit the crime of harassment because the person in the other vehicle did not play the music with the intent to harass the other person.

Put Jackson Bergman, LLP On Your Side

Our lawyers are able to represent our clients with the knowledge of New York laws so that they are well-educated and prepared for their defense. We represent clients all over greater Binghamton and Broome County and in the surrounding areas as well. We have a team of knowledgeable Binghamton harassment attorneys who have years of experience with cases like these.

Call Jackson Bergman, LLP today at (607) 367-7055. We are available 24/7 to help our clients however we can.

Why Hire Jackson Bergman, LLP?

Reasons to Choose Our Firm
  • The Most Collective Experience in the Area
  • A Whole Team to Assist with Your Case
  • Vast Knowledge of Grand Jury Trials
  • Skilled in a Variety of Case Types
  • Former Prosecutor Experience

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