Title: Consequences of Threatening a Police Officer | WK Law
Headings: Consequences of Threatening a Police Officer or Agency
Consequences of Threatening a Police Officer or Agency
Penalties for Making Threats to Police Officers
Charged with Making Criminal Threats? Call Wallin & Klarich Now
Author: Paul Wallin
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Content: If you intentionally place another person in fear of being killed or seriously injured, you could be charged with criminal threats under PC 422. Criminal threats is a wobbler offense, meaning you could be charged with a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the circumstances of your case. A misdemeanor conviction is punishable by up to 364 days in jail and a $1,000 fine, while a felony carries a punishment of up to three years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. Additionally, a felony will count as a strike on your criminal record under California’s Three Strikes law. You could be charged with assault on a peace officer under PC 241 (c) if you threaten to cause physical harm to an officer and you have a present ability to cause said harm. Knowingly assaulting a public safety officer is punishable by up to 364 days in jail and a maximum fine of up to $2,000. Charged with Making Criminal Threats? Call Wallin & Klarich Now
If you or a loved one has been arrested for making an assault or criminal threat, you need to speak with an experienced criminal defense attorney immediately. At Wallin & Klarich, our skilled attorneys have over 30 years of experience successfully representing our clients facing criminal charges. We have offices located Los Angeles, Sherman Oaks, Torrance, Tustin, San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura, West Covina, and Victorville so that we can help you no matter where you work or live.