Title: Making a Terroristic Threat | LegalMatch
Headings: Making a Terroristic Threat: What is Considered Terroristic Threatening?
Making a Terroristic Threat: What is Considered Terroristic Threatening?
What Does it Mean to “Make a Terrorist Threat?”
Contents
Can You be Arrested for Making a Terrorist Threat?
What Counts as a Threat Legally? What Are the Elements of a Terroristic Threat?
What is First Degree Terroristic Threatening?
Is Terroristic Threatening a Felony?
What are the Penalties for Making a Terrorist Threat?
Are There any Defenses?
Should I Contact a Lawyer If I am Facing Charges for Terrorism?

Content: Paying hefty fines; Serving a jail or prison sentence; Being put on probation; and/or
Having to pay restitution to victims. Also, keep in mind that punishments typically correspond with the criminal act committed. For instance, a defendant can expect to receive a harsh punishment (e.g., imprisonment) if the threat terrorized many people, led to severe bodily injuries, and resulted in felony charges. On the other hand, if the offense involved minor damage to property and it is being charged as a misdemeanor, then a convicted defendant will most likely only be ordered to pay a small fine. Are There any Defenses? There are certain defenses that may be available to a defendant who is charged with making a terroristic threat. Some defenses that a defendant may possibly raise include that: