Can I be charged with making a terroristic threat?
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Can I be charged with making a terroristic threat?
While having a heated argument in a dental office about a billing
issue, I said, ‘I’m about to slap someone.’
How much trouble am I in?
Asked on February 9, 2017 under Criminal Law, Texas
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
Threatening someone with imminent violence is assault (as a Class C misdemeanor) in your state under penal code section 22.01. It is also potentially a terroristic threat, a Class B (more serous) misdemeanor under 22.07 IF a court could conclude, based on the facts and circumstances, that you threatened the person with "serious" bodily injury.
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