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StalkingPossibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Death resultsPossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment
Life or any term of years
Fine
Per § 3571 cap (see fine-cap note)

Permanent disfigurement / life-threatening injuryPossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment
0 (no mandatory prison) – 20 years
Fine
Per § 3571 cap (see fine-cap note)

0 = the law sets no minimum prison term. The court is not required to impose prison. Depending on the offence, jurisdiction, and case, it may instead impose a non-custodial sentence — e.g. a suspended sentence, community order / probation, a fine, or a discharge.

Serious bodily injury / dangerous weaponPossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment
0 (no mandatory prison) – 10 years
Fine
Per § 3571 cap (see fine-cap note)

0 = the law sets no minimum prison term. The court is not required to impose prison. Depending on the offence, jurisdiction, and case, it may instead impose a non-custodial sentence — e.g. a suspended sentence, community order / probation, a fine, or a discharge.

Conduct under Chapter 109APossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment
That chapter's penalty applies
Fine
Per § 3571 cap (see fine-cap note)

OtherwisePossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment
0 (no mandatory prison) – 5 years
Fine
Per § 3571 cap (see fine-cap note)

0 = the law sets no minimum prison term. The court is not required to impose prison. Depending on the offence, jurisdiction, and case, it may instead impose a non-custodial sentence — e.g. a suspended sentence, community order / probation, a fine, or a discharge.

Stalking in violation of a protection orderPossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment
Minimum 1 year
Fine
Per § 3571 cap (see fine-cap note)

Source

Statute
18 U.S.C. §§ 2261A, 2261(b)
Official source
uscode.house.gov
Verification status
§ 2261A verified from official text; § 2261(b) tiers as reported in the domestic-violence entry; § 2261B not yet confirmed against official text.
Last verified
2026-10-19
Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: § 2261B (added 2020) tiers not separately verified; state law, priors, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.