It is unlawful to publish a person’s name or photograph with identifying information
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What is harassment?
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Date: March 14, 2013 06:42AM
What is harassment?
Harassment means to repeatedly annoy or attack a person or group in such a way as to cause anxiety or fear for safety. Several different types of harassment are against Virginia law.
It is unlawful to publish a person’s name or photograph with identifying information such as social security number, driver’s license number, personal identification number (PIN), credit or debit card number, or address with the intent to coerce, intimidate, or harass another person. (Code of Virginia § 18.2-186.4) This offense is a Class 1 misdemeanor. If the victim is a law enforcement officer, the offense is a Class 6 felony and there is a mandatory minimum term of confinement of six months.