Online Contact Legalities Explained

Summary

In Kentucky, looking up and contacting someone using publicly available information is generally not a crime unless it involves harassment, stalking, or threats. If the contact is purely informational, it is typically not considered illegal.

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James
Hi James, how can I assist you with your legal issue today?
I live in louisville ky
Hi James! What specific legal issue are you facing?
Is it a crime to look up someone's personal contact info online and immediately contact them without their consent?
Hey James! In Kentucky, it is generally not a crime to look up someone's contact information online and contact them, as long as the information is publicly available. However, if this contact involves harassment, stalking, or threats, it could be considered illegal. Do you have a specific situation in mind where this happened?
Even without consent is that a crime?
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Hi James! If the contact involves harassment, stalking, or making threats, it could be considered a crime even without consent. If the contact is purely informational and doesn't involve any harassing behavior, it may not be a crime.
Do you have a specific situation or more details?
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James, it is not a crime to look up someone's personal contact info online and contact them without their consent if the information is publicly available and the contact is purely informational without any harassment, stalking, or threats.