Twistinginthewind
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Ha ha!I think aggravated stalking is when you stalk someone, but you were already annoyed.
Kidding.
On the official end of things, 'aggravated stalking' is more serious than 'stalking' in general. and is a felony in some states.
Not sure about IA law, but NM state statute defines it this way (link below to source):
[Excerpt]:
Unlike harassment and stalking, aggravated stalking is a felony level offense only. The district courts, therefore, have exclusive jurisdiction to preside over these cases. Basically, aggravated stalking is stalking which is conducted in specific ways. As provided in §30-3A-3.1, aggravated stalking consists of stalking perpetrated as follows:
- The defendant knowingly violates a permanent or temporary order of protection (except that mutual violations may constitute a defense);
- The defendant acts in violation of a court order setting conditions of release and bond;
- The defendant is in possession of a deadly weapon; or
- The victim of the stalking is less than 16 years old.