M. F. v. Baker

787 Submitted September 15, 2022, reversed May 10, 2023 M. F., Petitioner-Respondent, v. Kevin BAKER, Respondent-Appellant. Washington County Circuit Court 21SK02545; A177203

530 P3d 142

Respondent appeals from a judgment imposing a permanent stalking pro- tective order (SPO) against him, contending that the trial court erred because the speech-based contacts did not meet the heightened standard required for expressive contacts and because there were not two or more qualifying contacts. Held: The trial court erred in issuing the SPO. The speech-based contacts were harassing and hostile but did…