Full question:
A person sent me a text message stating. "we are not done. I am on my way to your job to show you that you have messed with the wrong male. Is this considered a terroristic threat?
- Category: Courts
- Subcategory: Legal Definitions
- Date:
- State: Georgia
Answer:
A person commits the offense of a terroristic threat when they threaten to commit a violent crime, release hazardous substances, or damage property with the intent to terrorize someone or cause public inconvenience (16-11-37(a)). This includes reckless disregard for the risk of causing such terror or inconvenience. A conviction requires corroborating evidence beyond just the testimony of the person who received the threat.
A person may also be charged with a terroristic act for specific actions, such as using a burning symbol to terrorize others or throwing objects at occupied vehicles (16-11-37(b)). Penalties for a terroristic threat can include fines up to $1,000 and imprisonment for one to five years, while a terroristic act can lead to fines up to $5,000 and imprisonment for one to ten years. If someone suffers serious injury from the act, the penalties increase significantly.
In your case, the message could potentially be viewed as a terroristic threat, depending on the context and intent behind it.
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