Harassment Charge Defense Tips

Summary

In Washington, harassment can be a gross misdemeanor or a class C felony. Hate speech that threatens or harasses based on sexual orientation is a crime. Verbal harassment charges often rely on evidence like witnesses or recordings. Having a witness to support your defense is crucial.

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Have a hearing coming up on the 9th of next month on a harresment charge against me.
What state are you located in, ****? This will help me provide the most accurate information regarding harassment laws and penalties in your area.
Washington
What is the nature of the harassment charge against you? In Washington, harassment can be a gross misdemeanor or a class C felony, depending on the circumstances.
Alleging that I made a hate crime statement against a tennent in apt. Complex I live in
What exactly did you allegedly say to the tenant? In Washington, hate speech can be considered a crime if it threatens or harasses an individual based on their race, color, religion, or national origin.
That I called him a fag
What was the context of this conversation? In Washington, hate speech that threatens or harasses an individual based on their sexual orientation can be considered a crime.
Said I drove by him and said this from my car
What evidence does the tenant have to support their claim? In Washington, verbal harassment charges often rely on evidence such as witnesses or recordings.
None, other then seeing me in my car I have the witness that it didn't happen.
What is the name and contact information of your witness? It's crucial to have their testimony to support your defense.