Ramsey v. Middleton

Adams, Judge.

Emmett Reid Ramsey appeals following the imposition of a stalking protective order, arguing that the trial court abused its discretion by entering the order because the evidence was insufficient to establish the elements of the offense of stalking. We agree and reverse.

The record shows that Ramsey and the petitioner, Ginger Leeanne Middleton, had a personal relationship over 15 years ago. At the time of the incident giving rise to the filing of the petition, Ramsey had a contract with the local school system to paint the school and for that reason was frequently on school…