Add to that the fact that the main symptoms of arsenic poisoning â violent vomiting and diarrhoea â mimic those of many stomach bugs common in the 19th century, and the lack of laboratory tests to help doctors with diagnosis, and itâs easy to understand why it was seen as the almost perfect murder weapon.
Defining Felony Stalking. Stalking can potentially be considered a felony if: â The victim has gotten a restraining order against the stalker and the stalker disobeys this order. â The stalker has been convicted of a violent crime at some point of time in the past.
Federal Stalking and Harassment Laws. When harassing or stalking behavior involves the Internet, U.S. mail, or activities that cross state lines, the crime may be charged as a federal offense. Stalking another person by using the telephone, Internet, or U.S. mail is a felony crime under the criminal law of the United States. This article discusses the federal anti-stalking law. For information about state anti-stalking laws, see Defending Against an Accusation of Stalking.