508.140 Stalking in the first degree.

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A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.

(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

in reasonable fear of:

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

victim or victims and the defendant has been served with the summons

or order or has been given actual notice; or

2. A criminal complaint is currently pending with a court, law enforcement

agency, or prosecutor by the same victim or victims and the defendant

has been served with a summons or warrant or has been given actual

notice; or

3. The defendant has been convicted of or pled guilty within the previous

five

(5)years to a felony or to a Class A misdemeanor against the same

victim or victims; or

4. The act or acts were committed while the defendant had a deadly

weapon on or about his person.

(2)Stalking in the first degree is a Class D felony.