Harassment Communication is classified as which misdemeanor?

• A. Misdemeanor (Class C)
• B. Misdemeanor (Class B)
• C. Felony (Class A)
• D. Violation

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is how harassment by communications is categorized under state law. In Alabama, crimes are grouped as felonies, misdemeanors, and violations, with misdemeanors further divided into Class A, B, and C—where Class A is the most serious and Class C the least. Harassment by communications involves intentionally harassing someone through a message or communication (phone, text, email, etc.) rather than through physical harm. Because this behavior is treated as a lower-level offense, it falls under the Class C misdemeanor category. A violation is a separate, lesser offense, and a felony would require more serious conduct, so those options don’t fit this scenario.