Missouri · Missouri Revised Statutes — Criminal Offenses (Ch. 565–575)
Mo. Rev. Stat. (Crimes) § 565.227: Stalking, second degree, penalty
What this law says, in plain English
Stalking in the second degree occurs when someone purposely disturbs or follows another person intending to disturb them. It is classified as a Class A misdemeanor, but becomes a Class E felony if the defendant has prior convictions or targets a law enforcement officer or their relative.
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