D.C. Code § 22-3134: Penalties.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 22. Criminal Offenses and Penalties.
- Chapter 31A. Stalking.
(a)
Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, a person who violates § 22-3133 shall be fined not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01, imprisoned for not more than 12 months, or both.
(b)
A person who violates § 22-3133 shall be fined not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01, imprisoned for not more than 5 years, or both, if the person:
(1)
At the time, was subject to a court, parole, or supervised release order prohibiting contact with the specific individual;
(2)
Has one prior conviction in any jurisdiction of stalking any person within the previous 10 years;
(3)
At the time, was at least 4 years older than the specific individual and the specific individual was less than 18 years of age; or
(4)
Caused more than $ 2,500 in financial injury.
(c)
A person who violates § 22-3133 shall be fined not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01, imprisoned for not more than 10 years, or both, if the person has 2 or more prior convictions in any jurisdiction for stalking any person, at least one of which was for a jury demandable offense.
(d)
A person shall not be sentenced consecutively for stalking and identify theft based on the same act or course of conduct.
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