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
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Content: Usually, no injury or physical contact is required. Menacing as an Assault
In some states, menacing is just another way of describing an assault: attempting to hit or hurt someone, or placing another in fear of imminent bodily harm or offensive contact. For example, throwing a punch at someone could result in menacing charges, even if the person is not actually hit. Yelling threats at someone, or even looking at someone while making threatening gestures, could also be considered menacing. 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.