When considering the protection of your valuable and rare automobile, it’s essential to know about the legal implications of stalking in Arizona. Stalking behavior – particularly, when it can involve a sale or potential sale of a vehicle, as well as public display of ownership – can present unique issues and risks for car collectors. Also, with the proliferation of social media, such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and others, to advertise and promote one’s vehicle to the masses, as well as special car shows, it’s important to understand how the law and potential stalkers may threaten you. Stalking is defined under Arizona law as any behavior that intentionally threatens another person, including conduct or communication in a threatening manner (such as by phone, text message, email, or physical presence). Defendants may also be subject to prosecution if their actions “intimidate” the complainant, also sometimes also known as the alleged “victim.”
What’s especially important for car collectors, car enthusiasts, and dealers to understand is that stalking can be the act of inquiring about a person’s vehicle, simply checking out a parked vehicle, spying on a vehicle and/or its owner, and following or keeping track of a person or their car(s) (e.g., using triggers found in apps on today’s smartphones, intermediary tracking devices, and more). Stalking can also sometimes be the act of searching for personal information, such as vehicle identification numbers (VIN) plates, license plates numbers, VIN’s (Vehicle Identification Numbers), and personal information on social media, such as through Facebook friends, Instagram followers, and others.
If a sale is involved (for instance, a transaction for a vehicle display, auction, or show), stalking behavior may involve the acts of inquiring about a vehicle or its owner(s), approaching them with unwanted attention, leaving gifts in plain sight, taking photographs, and/or engaging in other behavior that may be intimidating, threatening, harassing, or intrusive to the alleged victim(s). For individuals who frequently showcase their vehicles on online platforms, such as Facebook, and through various car shows or auctions, it’s important to understand how the law can apply to your safety and protection when dealing with commercial transactions involving a vehicle and/or when certain acts (such as public display of a motor vehicle for sale) can be construed as stalking, harassment, intimidation or intimidation tactics under Arizona law.
When it comes to protecting yourself and your vehicles or those ones you offer to sell, it’s always recommended to get professional consultation from an experienced attorney. Stalking and Its Publication Online and Offline Moreover, make sure to consult with an attorney to understand whether the law may apply to your situation and to your collection. Also, do not respond positively or adversely to any alleged stalker. Be sure to keep evidence of all stalking actions, including social media, emails, and other occurrences that involve access to your cars or car(s) for sale. Below are some tips for a few related subjects that may involve public worship and vehicle security.