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Defend Yourself Against An Annoying Phone Call Charge in California with Our Help
Are you facing charges for making annoying phone calls in California? Do not take this offense lightly, as it can lead to jail time and fines. Our experienced attorneys can stand by your side and fight for your defense. Do not delay in contacting us, as time is of the essence.
Defining Annoying Phone Calls
An annoying phone call is a call that distresses, upsets, aggravates, vexes, or irritates a person to the point that they feel the need to involve the authorities. This can even include contact through text messages, instant messages, emails, or other forms of communication. Making annoying calls is similar to the crime of harassment or terroristic threats, and the context and circumstances of the contact matter. An example of an annoying phone call is from an ex-partner who continues to call after being requested not to.
Prank callers can also fall under this category if caught. However, telemarketers and bill collectors are typically not charged since their intent is not to annoy but to carry out their job duties.
Penalties for Making Annoying Phone Calls
A first-time conviction for making annoying phone calls can lead to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine. Additionally, a criminal conviction stays on your record for an extended period, making it difficult to pursue career opportunities.
How Our Attorneys Can Help
Our attorneys can help you by fighting the charges and seeking exoneration. The arresting officer must follow the proper protocols to sustain the charges, and evidence must prove repetition of making the calls. It is worth noting that even threatening or obscene phone calls can also qualify as annoying phone calls. However, if the prosecution lacks enough evidence, the charge may be dismissed or acquitted.
Our goal is to keep your case from ever going into sentencing, but we can also assist with alternative sentencing and leniency options. Do not hesitate to reach out to us for a consultation to discuss the strategy for your situation.
Contact Us Today
Time is of the essence in these types of cases, so contact us today for help. You can reach out to us via phone or our short-form method for discretion. Our team of attorneys is dedicated to helping you defend yourself against these charges and move forward with confidence.
Table: Penalties for Making Annoying Phone Calls
| |Penalty |
|————————|——————————–|
|First-time conviction |Up to six months in jail |
| |Fine up to $1,000 |
| |Criminal offense on the record |
An annoying phone call is any call, text, email, or other form of contact that vexes, aggravates or irritates a person to the extent that it compels them to involve the authorities. The irritation which these calls cause makes people seek legal action against the perpetrators who receive charges of making annoying calls.
Annoying phone calls are not limited to only phone calls but also messages or any form of communication that fits the definition. An example of an annoying phone call is when someone keeps making calls to an ex-boyfriend or ex-girlfriend despite them asking the caller to refrain from doing so. Depending on the context of the contact and other underlying circumstances, the situation can be interpreted as a form of harassment, intimidation, or even terroristic threats.
Telemarketers and bill collectors are not typically charged for annoying phone calls as their intent is not to annoy but to perform their job duties. Annoying phone calls usually have to be repetitious and intentional, causing emotional and psychological harm to the victim.
Table: Differentiating Factors for Annoying Phone Calls
|Type of Caller |Charges |
|———————|———————|
|Bill Collectors |No charge |
|Telemarketers |No charge |
|Pranksters |Chargeable |
|Ex-girlfriends/Boyfriends|Chargeable |
The State of California takes annoying phone call charges very seriously by imposing jail time and stiff fines. A first-time offender can receive a six-month prison sentence and a fine of up to $1,000. Moreover, having a criminal record can damage one’s reputation and limit future career opportunities.
If someone is facing charges for making annoying phone calls, hiring attorneys can make a significant difference between a successful and unsuccessful case.
Our defense attorneys have years of experience in handling these kinds of charges and can review the case to provide the possible defense. Our focus is always on getting the charges dismissed or acquitted to minimize the impact on our clients. However, if either occurs, we can also assist them in seeking alternative sentencing or leniency options.
If someone is facing charges of making annoying phone calls, regardless of the nature of the calls, our law firm can help them. We request that they contact us as early on in the process as possible so that our attorneys can start building a strategy for their defense. Our team offers a short-form method that allows clients to be discreet if they do not wish to have a phone conversation yet. Don’t delay – contact us today!
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