Injunction violation for stalking or cyberstalking by going within a restricted distance is a what degree misdemeanor?

• A. Misdewmeanor of the First Degree
• B. Felony
• C. Misdewmeanor of the Second Degree
• D. Not a Crime

Answer: (A)

The act tests your understanding that disobeying a court-ordered protective injunction in stalking or cyberstalking cases is treated as a first-degree misdemeanor. When someone knowingly goes within the restricted distance specified by the injunction, they are violating the court’s order. That violation is categorized as a first-degree misdemeanor to reflect a serious but non-violent offense—punishable by up to a year in jail in many jurisdictions, plus fines. It’s not automatically a second-degree misdemeanor, and it’s not a felony unless there are aggravating circumstances (such as prior convictions or additional criminal flags). And yes, it is a crime.