What is Cyberbullying in California? Harassing, intimidating, or annoying another person via electronic communications is considered “cyberbullying.” Cyberbullying is a crime in California under certain circumstances. Criminal Cyberbullying California law makes two types of online or electronic conduct crimes. Posting personal information to cause fear Any person who electronically posts or transmits: personal identifying data of another person, or a harassing message about another person with the intent to cause the other person to reasonably fear for his or her safety or the safety of family members commits a misdemeanor crime in California. (Cal. Pen. Code § 653.2.) Use of electronic device to harass Any person who uses a telephone or any electronic means of communication to contact another person and: uses obscene language, or Makes a threat to injure the person or property of the other person or a family member with the intent to annoy the other person commits a misdemeanor crime in California. (Cal. Pen. Code § 653m.) How is Criminal Cyberbullying Punished in California? Both types of cyberbullying outlawed in California are misdemeanors. A person convicted of a misdemeanor in California faces a sentence of not more than one year in jail, a fine of not more than $1,000, or both. (Cal. Pen. Code § 653.2.) This link will take you a page that you can report the abuse to FB directly. Facebook link for help:. https://facebook/help/420576171311103
Posted on: Fri, 03 Oct 2014 01:40:29 +0000
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