Maryland Criminal Law Article 3-803 defines “Harassment” as following another in or about a public place or maliciously engaging a “course of conduct” that
1. alarms or seriously annoys the other, with intent to harass, alarm or annoy
2. after receiving a reasonable warning or request to stop by or on behalf of the other;
3. Without a legal purpose.
“Harassment” serves as a ground for an order ONLY in peace order cases and not in protective order cases.
“Course of conduct” means a persistent pattern of conduct composed of a series of acts over time that shows a continuity of purpose.