not that i have threatened someone' im just curious about it becouse i saw it on the news
2006-06-17 08:21:21 · 12 answers · asked by ernesto42@verizon.net 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
It probably depends on where you live. But I can tell you that in April my 50 yr old brother threatened my daughter's 28 yr old looser boyfriend and my brother did receive a visit from the police. They didn't arrest him but they could have. I think it probably depends on whether or not the cops think you're serious about the threat. The cops in this case realized my brother was just spouting off because the 27 yr old looser boyfriend is a total *** and brings out the worst in everyone he meets.
2006-06-17 08:35:17 · answer #1 · answered by PDY 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
State laws vary. In California, three conditions must be met for a terrorist threat charge. The threat must be immediate, the threat must be unconditional and the threat must be something that the suspect could actually carry out.
So if I said "One of these days I'm going to get you." that wouldn't satisfy the first requirement.
If I said "I'll smack your face if you don't get away from me" the second requirement isn't met.
If I said "I'm coming over there to shove a nuke up your butt" the third requirement wouldn't be met.
Those requirements are for arrest for that charge only. There are other stalking laws and such that further define criminal acts of putting someone in fear for their safety.
2006-06-17 08:31:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you may be arrest for this. Generally it is referred to as Threaten and Intimidate. A similar charge might be harrassment or stalking.
2006-06-18 05:48:18 · answer #3 · answered by NoJail4You 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is referred to as terroristic threatening
2006-06-17 08:25:12 · answer #4 · answered by DollyLama 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm no expert but I think it is call terroristic threatening
2006-06-17 08:25:01 · answer #5 · answered by Krazy In Kentucky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, actually you can. The charge is Terrorist threat. A misdemeanor
2006-06-17 08:26:12 · answer #6 · answered by qb2atl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The definition of 'assault' is to verbally threaten someone. 'Battery' is when you actually cause physical harm.
2006-06-17 08:26:49 · answer #7 · answered by thirdstreammusic_design 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is called "menacing" or "aggravated menacing", depending on the circumstances.
Penalties will vary by municipality.
2006-06-17 08:26:28 · answer #8 · answered by comicards 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can its called assault. When you actually hurt some one then its called battery
2006-06-19 20:49:22 · answer #9 · answered by christy_lee27 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can get arrested.
2006-06-17 08:25:39 · answer #10 · answered by ralahinn1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋