Title: Felony "Menacing" Charges | CriminalDefenseLawyer.com
Headings: Felony "Menacing" Charges
Felony "Menacing" Charges
Menacing can refer to a few different crimes, all of which share the following characteristics: the defendant has placed the victim in fear of imminent (immediate) bodily harm or unwanted physical contact, or has attempted or threatened to hurt the victim
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Menacing as an Assault
Menacing as Brandishing
Menacing by Stalking
Punishment
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Content: For more information about assault, see Assault and Battery. Menacing as Brandishing
Menacing may also refer to displaying a deadly weapon in a threatening matter. This crime is sometimes called brandishing. Deadly weapons include guns, knives, and other items designed as weapons. In some states, any object, including a part of the defendant's body, can be a deadly weapon if the defendant uses it to hurt someone, or threatens or attempts to hurt someone with it. For more information, see Assault With a Deadly Weapon. For example, a person who waves a gun around could be convicted of menacing. Menacing by Stalking
Some states also have laws against menacing by stalking (engaging in a pattern of placing another person in fear of bodily harm). For example, if a person keeps showing up at an ex-spouse's home, calling or texting repeatedly, and making threats of physical harm, the person could be convicted of menacing by stalking. Punishment
The punishment for menacing can vary.