Under Wisconsin stalking law, what does 'course of conduct' mean?

• A. A one-time text message
• B. A pattern of rumors
• C. A single incident
• D. Two or more acts carried out over time

Answer: (D)

In Wisconsin stalking law, a “course of conduct” means a pattern of actions directed at a specific person that unfolds over time. It isn’t a single incident.

That’s why two or more acts carried out over time best fits the concept. A one-time text message or a single rumor doesn’t show a pattern or continuity, so it wouldn’t by itself meet the standard. But when you have multiple acts—such as repeated messages, following, showing up at locations, or other actions—that are connected by a common purpose and occur over a span of days or weeks, they together demonstrate the sustained behavior the statute is designed to address.