Can Social Media Influencers/Content Creators Get Restraining Orders in Atlanta?

Atlanta is a major cultural center, making it a natural home to many world-famous social media influencers and content creators. Unfortunately, these individuals may become targets for stalkers and violent individuals. Whether you face death threats, cyberstalking, or other unwelcome behavior, you might consider a restraining order for your safety and peace of mind. This is something you can discuss with a restraining order lawyer in Atlanta.  

Social Media Influencers Often Face Stalkers and Death Threats 

Over the past decade, numerous social media influencers have faced threats from stalkers. Even if an influencer makes a concerted effort to hide their identity and location, stalkers can use various strategies to track down and stalk them. In the past, stalkers have appeared at influencers’ homes, seemingly prepared to carry out acts of violence.  

Social media influencers also face death threats on a regular basis. These include some of the most well-known influencers in the world, and it is impossible to tell whether these abusive individuals are serious about carrying out their threats.  

Stalking Protective Orders Can Help Social Media Influencers 

Georgia allows victims to pursue stalking protective orders. These are distinct from family violence protective orders, and they help those facing death threats, stalking (either online or in-person), or unwanted surveillance.  

Once the court issues a stalking protective order, the respondent (the person who is stalking you) faces serious legal penalties for further misconduct. If they continue to stalk you, the court may imprison them and impose many other consequences.  

Stalking Is a Separate Criminal Offense in Georgia  

You should also know that stalking is a separate criminal offense in Georgia. You can report these incidents without first obtaining a restraining order. In fact, it is probably a good idea to make these reports before seeking a protective order to document a pattern of concerning behavior. This is because with evidence of past criminal behavior, the court is more likely to enforce long-term protective orders.   

Death Threats Are Also Illegal  

You should also know that death threats are illegal in Georgia. If someone makes threats against you while living in a separate state, they could face federal charges due to the interstate nature of this offense. Although it might not be easy to track down anonymous netizens, you should still report these incidents. Organizations like the FBI can potentially trace these threats and learn the locations of offenders.  

Some Behavior Is Allowed 

With all that said, certain behaviors, while upsetting and offensive, may not be strictly illegal in Georgia. These include insults, controversial comments, and any other speech that is not threatening. You might also struggle to prove that someone was stalking you if limited interactions occurred in public spaces in a seemingly coincidental manner.  

Can a Restraining Order Lawyer in Atlanta Help Me? 

Although restraining orders in Atlanta can help abused family members, they can also be appropriate for social media influencers, content creators, and other public figures. Cyberstalking, death threats, and other behaviors are completely unacceptable – and a restraining order could help you continue with your online career in safety. Contact Kaye, Lembeck, Hitt & French for further guidance. 

Source:

 georgia.gov/get-protective-order