Annoying Phone Calls
Annoying Telephone Calls Lawyer in Orange County
If you’ve been arrested for making annoying telephone calls this is not something to brush off, because if you don’t act now if the right attorney you could find yourself behind bars.
Whether it was a prank that got out of control or perhaps just a misunderstanding the district attorney does take making annoying phone calls seriously, and that is why you need to contact the Orange County annoying phone call lawyers at the Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti right now at 888-478-8999.
The Crime of Making Annoying Telephone Calls
As our Orange County harassment lawyers explain, under Penal Code (PC) 653m an annoying telephone call is when you call the other person using obscene language and/or threatening to inflict injury on somebody or property of a person or their family.
As our Orange County criminal defense lawyers say making annoying telephone calls is taken serious, because it’s often associated with domestic violence. Also, depending on the nature of the calls the Orange County District Attorney may take a much more active role in seeking to prosecute you.
If you’ve left threats to harm somebody you could also face charges for making criminal threats. Now if these annoying phone calls were simply “juvenile” in nature it’s highly unlikely you could face any additional serious charges.
If these calls were allegedly made by you and violated a Domestic Violence Restraining Order or Civil Harassment Order you need to contact an experienced Orange County domestic violence defense attorney right away, because this is a serious charge that could send you to prison, according to our expert Orange County domestic violence attorney.
Your Defense
Even though making annoying phone calls may seem like a clear-cut case for the prosecution our Orange County criminal defense lawyers know from experience in the courtroom it can actually be quite difficult to prove.
There is No Evidence
Well, somebody simply thinking and saying you’re the person making these annoying telephone calls is not enough to convict you on this charge. If the alleged victim doesn’t have any evidence on tape then it becomes more difficult to subpoena telephone records. Since no taped or paper evidence exist against you then these charges against you must be dropped.
Didn’t Have the Intent to Annoy
For you to be charged with this crime if you didn’t have the intent to annoy, and if you had a legitimate reason for making these telephone calls, no matter how many times, then you’re not guilty of this crime.
It Was an Accident
In cases where somebody receives nonstop calls it could be the case of your telephone malfunctioning. With many new telephones today it’s very easy to accidentally call somebody over repeatedly.
No Threat or Obscene Language
Under PC 653m you must have made a threat and/or used obscene language for you to violate this law, and if you didn’t do such things you cannot be convicted of this crime.
If Convicted
Making annoying phone calls is a misdemeanor and if convicted you could be sentenced up to six months in Orange County jail and informal probation.
If you’re convicted of the crime in connection to a domestic violence case, such as breaking a DVRO, you could face more serve punishments and it’s best to contact a professional Orange County domestic violence defense lawyer right away.
If you made threats you could be convicted on the charge of making criminal threats, which includes possible prison time.
Other Consequences
Even though making annoying phone calls may seem trivial, remember if you’re convicted it will stay on your record and you may find yourself having trouble obtaining a professional license or finding employment, and this is why you need to contact an Orange County criminal defense lawyer right now if you’re being accused of this crime.
Immigration Issues
Again, making annoying phone calls may not seem that serious, but if you’re not a naturalized citizen of the United States and you’re convicted of this crime you could be deported or denied citizenship.
Call Orange County Attorney Michael L. Guisti Now!
If you’ve been accused of making harassing phone calls you need to call the Orange County criminal defense lawyer specialists at the Law Office of Michael L. Guisti right away at 888-478-8999. By calling us right away we can see what other charges are pending and work with the DA to reduce these charges, or even dismiss them.
Our Orange County harassment lawyers have been successful in defending our clients against charges of harassment in the courts of Orange, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside and San Diego Counties
This is a serious offense and you should not go to court alone to explain to the judge what really happened, because your own words may incriminate you and cause more problems. Please, let the professional legal experts at the Law Office of Michael L. Guisti handle this for you so you can rest assure you have the best outcome possible.
