2009 Kentucky Revised Statutes
CHAPTER 508 ASSAULT AND RELATED OFFENSES
508.140 Stalking in the first degree.
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508.140 Stalking in the first degree.
(1) A person is guilty of stalking in the first degree,
(a) When he intentionally:
1.
Stalks another person; and
2.
Makes an explicit or implicit threat with the intent to place that person <br>in reasonable fear of: <br>a.
Sexual contact as defined in KRS 510.010;
b.
Serious physical injury; or
c.
Death; and
(b) 1.
A protective order has been issued by the court to protect the same <br>victim or victims and the defendant has been served with the summons <br>or order or has been given actual notice; or
2.
A criminal complaint is currently pending with a court, law enforcement <br>agency, or prosecutor by the same victim or victims and the defendant <br>has been served with a summons or warrant or has been given actual <br>notice; or
3.
The defendant has been convicted of or pled guilty within the previous <br>five (5) years to a felony or to a Class A misdemeanor against the same <br>victim or victims; or
4.
The act or acts were committed while the defendant had a deadly <br>weapon on or about his person.
(2) Stalking in the first degree is a Class D felony.
Effective: July 14, 2000 <br>History: Amended 2000 Ky. Acts ch. 401, sec. 14, effective July 14, 2000. -- Created
1992 Ky. Acts ch. 443, sec. 2, effective July 14, 1992.
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