What are the legal punishments for cyberbullying?

Cyberbullying, the use of electronic communications to harass or intimidate others, is charged as a crime in some jurisdictions. Learn about this and other crimes at FindLaw's Criminal Charges section. read more

Punishment For Cyberbullying Written by J. Hirby and Fact Checked by The Law Dictionary Staff <p>The bully who used physical strength or repeatedly took advantage other forms of power imbalance to assert control over other children has been a problem in schoolyards and playgrounds for generations. read more

Depending on the state and applicable laws, sanctions could range anywhere from civil penalties, such as school intervention via suspensions and/or expulsions, to jail time for criminal misdemeanors and even felonies. Getting Legal Help with Your Cyberbullying Case. Cyberbullying is a rapidly evolving area of law, and the laws will vary from state to state. read more

Like most states with a cyberbullying statute, New Jersey’s focuses on primary and high school education, found in the part of the legal code devoted to education, not criminal acts. The privacy law in this case is used more often in high-tech peeping Tom cases involving hidden cameras in dressing rooms and bathrooms. read more