Contacting Without Permission Laws

Summary

In Kentucky, looking up and contacting someone without their permission is not inherently illegal. However, it can become a legal issue if the contact is persistent and unwanted, potentially leading to harassment or stalking charges. Harassment involves persistent unwanted contact causing distress, while stalking involves repeated contact causing fear. Understanding these distinctions is crucial to avoid legal complications.

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James
Hi James! How can I assist you with your legal issue today? Could you please provide some details about your situation?
I live in louisville ky
Hi James! How can I assist you with your legal issue today? Could you please provide more details about your situation?
Is it a crime to look up someone's personal contact info online and immediately contact them without permission?
Hi James! In Kentucky, it is generally not a crime to look up someone's contact info online and contact them. However, it can become illegal if the contact is harassing, threatening, or invasive of privacy.
- Harassment: Persistent unwanted contact can be considered harassment.
- Stalking: Repeatedly contacting someone without consent could be seen as stalking.
Would you like more details on harassment or stalking laws?
Even without their permission?
Hi James! Generally, in Kentucky, contacting someone without their permission can be problematic if it involves:
- **Harassment**: Persistent unwanted contact.
- **Stalking**: Repeatedly contacting someone without consent.
Both can become criminal if they cause fear or distress.
Would you like more details on harassment or stalking laws?
Is it illegal to do that without permission?
Hi James! In Kentucky, contacting someone without their permission can become illegal if it involves:
- **Harassment**: Persistent unwanted contact causing distress.
- **Stalking**: Repeatedly contacting someone without their consent, causing fear.
Would you need more details on these laws?