Arrested for Terroristic Threats in Pennsylvania?
Fight Back With an Aggressive Criminal Defense Lawyer!
Under Pennsylvania criminal laws, the crime of making terroristic
threats applies if you are accused of threatening to
- commit any crime of violence
with intent to terrorize another;
- cause evacuation of a building,
place of assembly, or facility of public transportation; or
- otherwise cause serious public
inconvenience, or cause terror or serious public inconvenience
with reckless disregard of the risk of causing such terror or
inconvenience.
You probably didn't even know that simply threatening someone is
a crime in Pennsylvania, but now you are faced with it.
Any criminal charge is a serious matter. A criminal conviction on
your record can damage many future opportunities. Consult with an experienced
defense lawyer who will use every opportunity to make
sure your rights are protected to the fullest extent.
Pennsylvania Terroristic Threats Penalties
According to the Pennsylvania criminal laws, terroristic threat is
a misdemeanor of the first degree (Misdemeanor 1), which carries a
maximum penalty of up to 5 years in prison.
In the case of terroristic threats on school property, there is
also a likelihood of restitution costs for any disruption caused.
There will also be a mandatory loss of drivers license for anyone
under 21 years old.
Defense Strategies for a Terroristic Threats
Charge
Any defense strategy I would use would vary widely depending on
the specifics of the case. The crime of terroristic threats can
cover a wide variety of circumstances. Typically, I would look to
get the charges reduced when possible, and of course I will always
fight for a dismissal when the facts may not warrant such a serious
charge.
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defense legal consultation on terroristic threats or any criminal charge
in the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania, call us or contact us.
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