

The information provided does not create an attorney-client relationship. This answer is being given for general informational purposes only and is not protected by the attorney-client privilege since this is a public forum. The best resolution is to mind your own business, not harrass others online and seek Counsel if you are contacted by Police or charged. That being said, the facts you have described could be construed as stalking depending on how the person perceived your actions in the online forum. Searching the name of someone would not likely be considered stalking. (d) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both. The penalty in Maryland is a misdemeanor: (2) the person intends to cause or knows or reasonably should have known that the conduct would cause serious emotional distress to another. (ii) that a third person likely will suffer any of the acts listed in item (i) of this item or of rape or sexual offense as defined by §§ 3-303 through 3-308 of this title or attempted rape or sexual offense in any degree (1) the person intends to place or knows or reasonably should have known the conduct would place another in reasonable fear:ģ. (a) In this section, “stalking” means a malicious course of conduct that includes approaching or pursuing another where:
