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A '''terroristic threat''' is defined as a declaration of intent to commit a crime of violence against another with the intent of threatening a person, building, facility, or public or private habitat.<ref name=Vercammen>{{cite web|url=http://www.njlaws.com/terroristic_threats.htm|title=Terroristic threats|publisher=Kenneth Vercammen & Associates (njlaws.com)}}</ref> |
A '''terroristic threat''' is defined as a declaration of intent to commit a crime of violence against another with the intent of threatening a person, building, facility, or public or private habitat.<ref name=Vercammen>{{cite web|url=http://www.njlaws.com/terroristic_threats.htm|title=Terroristic threats|publisher=Kenneth Vercammen & Associates (njlaws.com)}}</ref> |
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==Examples== |
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In [[Texas]], terroristic threats are prohibited under Chapter 22 of the Penal Code:<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/PE/htm/PE.22.htm|title=Penal Code Title 5. Offenses against the person Chapter 22. Assaultive offenses|publisher=www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://definitions.uslegal.com/t/terroristic-threat/|title=Terroristic Threat Law & Legal Definition|publisher=USlegal.com}}</ref> |
In [[Texas]], terroristic threats are prohibited under Chapter 22 of the Penal Code:<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/PE/htm/PE.22.htm|title=Penal Code Title 5. Offenses against the person Chapter 22. Assaultive offenses|publisher=www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://definitions.uslegal.com/t/terroristic-threat/|title=Terroristic Threat Law & Legal Definition|publisher=USlegal.com}}</ref> |
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:(6) influence the conduct or activities of a branch or agency of the federal government, the state, or a political subdivision of the state.</blockquote> |
:(6) influence the conduct or activities of a branch or agency of the federal government, the state, or a political subdivision of the state.</blockquote> |
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{{uscsub|18|2332b|c|1|g}} makes it a [[Classes of offenses under United States federal law|class C]] [[felony]], punishable by 10 years imprisonment, for someone to [[willfully]] threaten to commit a crime that will result in death or great bodily harm; the threat is made with the specific intent that it be taken as a threat; the threat is so unequivocal, unconditional, and specific as to convey a gravity of purpose and immediate prospect of execution; the threat actually causes fear in the victim; and the fear is reasonable.<ref name=legalmatch>{{cite web |url=http://www.legalmatch.com/law-library/article/making-a-terrorist-threat.html |title=Making A Terrorist Threat |publisher=legalmatch.com |author=Shoener, Nicole |accessdate=14 October 2015}}</ref> |
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== Penalties == |
== Penalties == |
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Penalties can include [[restitution]], severe fines, and imprisonment with 10-20 years.<ref name=Vercammen /> |
Penalties can include [[restitution]], severe fines, and imprisonment with 10-20 years.<ref name=Vercammen /> |
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Revision as of 22:03, 14 October 2015
A terroristic threat is defined as a declaration of intent to commit a crime of violence against another with the intent of threatening a person, building, facility, or public or private habitat.[1]
Examples
Texas
In Texas, terroristic threats are prohibited under Chapter 22 of the Penal Code:[2][3]
Sec. 22.07. TERRORISTIC THREAT. (a) A person commits an offense if he threatens to commit any offense involving violence to any person or property with intent to:
- (1) cause a reaction of any type to his threat by an official or volunteer agency organized to deal with emergencies;
- (2) place any person in fear of imminent serious bodily injury;
- (3) prevent or interrupt the occupation or use of a building, room, place of assembly, place to which the public has access, place of employment or occupation, aircraft, automobile, or other form of conveyance, or other public place;
- (4) cause impairment or interruption of public communications, public transportation, public water, gas, or power supply or other public service;
- (5) place the public or a substantial group of the public in fear of serious bodily injury; or
- (6) influence the conduct or activities of a branch or agency of the federal government, the state, or a political subdivision of the state.
United States
makes it a class C felony, punishable by 10 years imprisonment, for someone to willfully threaten to commit a crime that will result in death or great bodily harm; the threat is made with the specific intent that it be taken as a threat; the threat is so unequivocal, unconditional, and specific as to convey a gravity of purpose and immediate prospect of execution; the threat actually causes fear in the victim; and the fear is reasonable.[4]
Penalties
Penalties can include restitution, severe fines, and imprisonment with 10-20 years.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Terroristic threats". Kenneth Vercammen & Associates (njlaws.com).
- ^ "Penal Code Title 5. Offenses against the person Chapter 22. Assaultive offenses". www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us.
- ^ "Terroristic Threat Law & Legal Definition". USlegal.com.
- ^ Shoener, Nicole. "Making A Terrorist Threat". legalmatch.com. Retrieved 14 October 2015.
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