What will he get for misdemeanor 3?

Full question:

My husband made death threats on my cell phone and was arrest for terrorist threat Bail was 10,000. He also was on probation for a DUI at the time. The police have the cell phone for evidence against him What will he get for misdemeanor 3. I have a PFA against him.

  • Category: Criminal
  • Date:
  • State: Pennsylvania

Answer:

A third degree misdemeanor in Pennsylvania is punishable by imprisonment for up to a year.

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FAQs

Yes, threatening someone's life can be a federal crime if it involves interstate communication or if it falls under specific federal statutes, such as making threats against federal officials. However, most threats are prosecuted under state laws. In Pennsylvania, making threats can lead to charges like terrorist threats.