Criminal Defense Attorneys Serving Orange County, California
Following the attacks on the U.S. in September of 2001, terrorist threats and all criminal offenses involving terrorist acts have become increasingly serious. Under federal law, a person convicted of making criminal threats may be incarcerated for up to 5 years and may face paying fines of up to $250,000. Terrorist threats and criminal threats involve threatening to commit an act of violence against another or against a group of people. Even when these threats turn out to be unfounded, a person may face serious criminal charges.
If you or someone you know has been accused of making terrorist threats, it is important to take action and consult an attorney who can get to work protecting your rights as soon as possible. You will need a highly experienced, aggressive Orange County criminal defense lawyer if you are to have a chance of avoiding a conviction and therefore serious criminal penalties.
What is a Terrorist Threat?
A terrorist threat consists of five major elements:
- Willfully threatening to carry out a crime that will injure others.
- The threat was delivered with the intent that it be taken as a threat.
- The threat was specific and serious, and as such conveyed the idea that the act itself would be carried out unequivocally.
- Causing actual fear in others as a result of the threat.
- The fear the victims experienced was reasonable.
Consult an Experienced Orange County Terrorist Threats Attorney
We are The Orange County Criminal Attorneys and we have over a decade of experience in representing clients in Orange County and the surrounding areas in Southern California. Our firm provides people just like you with the legal representation and the extensive resources necessary to fully investigate your case and provide you with a tailor-made defense strategy that addresses your unique needs. We also offer a free initial consultation in order to get the process started.
Contact our firm today to learn more about terrorist threat charges in Orange County.
