Harassment And Stalking Laws

Summary

Following and harassing individuals, particularly those with disabilities, can be considered harassment or stalking in New York. Harassment involves causing someone to feel threatened or alarmed, while stalking involves repeated threatening behavior. Reporting such incidents to authorities is advisable for protection and legal recourse.

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I am mentally disabled
Hi Patrick! I’m here to help. Can you please provide more details about the legal issue you're facing related to your mental disability? For example, are you looking for assistance with disability benefits, discrimination, guardianship, or something else?
If someone's following me and my brother around town asking us if we want to fight even though we are disabled is that a crime
Hi Patrick! Yes, following someone and harassing them like that can be considered a crime. In New York, this could be classified as harassment or stalking. Here are a few key points:
- Harassment: Intentionally causing someone to feel threatened, intimidated, or alarmed.
- Stalking: Repeatedly following or threatening someone, causing them fear.
Would you like guidance on how to report this to the authorities?