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New Jersey Terroristic Threats
Criminal Defense Attorney
A conviction for Terroristic Threats can have devastating consequences including jail or prison time. It can also impact employment, housing, finances, education, reputation, and relationships. Because of this, it is crucial to have an experienced, skilled, and aggressive attorney by your side.
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Ms. Denholtz is a fierce criminal defense trial attorney with over a decade of experience. Ms. Denholtz offers relentless advocacy, strategic defense, and exceptional service to clients accused of Terroristic Threats throughout New Jersey. Ms. Denholtz handles her cases with exacting attention to detail and works tirelessly to ensure her clients receive the best possible outcome for their individualized situation. At Denholtz Criminal Defense, you can trust that your case will receive the meticulous attention and tireless advocacy it deserves. If you or a loved one are facing a Terroristic Threats charge, Ms. Denholtz is ready to fight for you. Contact Denholtz Criminal Defense today for your FREE consultation: (862) 842-0811 or Tracy@DenholtzCriminalDefense.com.
Terroristic Threats (N.J.S.A. 2C:12-3)
Terroristic Threats: Under N.J.S.A. 2C:12-3(a), a person is guilty of “Terroristic Threats” if:
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He or she threatens to commit any crime of violence
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With the purpose to terrorize another or
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With the purpose to cause evacuation of a building, place of assembly, or facility of public transportation, or
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To cause serious public inconvenience, or
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In reckless disregard of the risk of causing such terror or inconvenience.
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Terroristic threats under 2C:12-3(a) requires that the threat be serious and the psychological result (intended or risked) be grave.
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Under N.J.S.A. 2C:12-3(b), a person is guilty of “Terroristic Threats if:
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He or she threatens to kill another person,
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With the purpose to put him in imminent fear of death,
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Under circumstances reasonably causing the alleged victim to believe the immediacy of the threat and the likelihood that it will be carried out.
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3rd Degree Offense: Terroristic threats is a 3rd degree offense (it is a 2nd degree offense if it occurs during a declared period of national, State, or county emergency). A 3rd degree crime carries a potential sentence of up to 5 years in prison.
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Terroristic Threats and Domestic Violence: Terroristic threats can be committed against any person, whether it is someone who meets the definition of a “domestic violence victim” or not. However, when terroristic threats is committed against someone who meets the definition of a “domestic violence victim” then it triggers the protections of the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act. When considering whether a reasonable person would have believed the threat at issue, the court can consider any past history of abuse. See N.J.S.A. 2C:12-3, Comment 3.
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Contact a New Jersey Terroristic Threats
Lawyer for a Free Consultation
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At Denholtz Criminal Defense, we understand the stakes involved and are committed to providing you with skilled, aggressive, and personalized legal representation. No matter what the allegations, Ms. Denholtz will provide an honest and detailed evaluation of your case, outline the best legal options available, and craft a defense strategy designed to achieve the best possible result for your unique situation. Contact Denholtz Criminal Defense today for your free consultation: (862) 842-0811 or Tracy@DenholtzCriminalDefense.com.
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