What Does TERRORISTIC THREAT FEAR IMMINE Mean?
People see “TERRORISTIC THREAT FEAR IMMINENT SBI” on a court document or jail record and want to know what it means.
- TERRORISTIC THREAT = Terroristic Threat
- FEAR IMMINENT = Causing Fear of Imminent
- SBI = Serious Bodily Injury
The charge is making a threat that places another person in fear of imminent serious bodily injury. Despite the name, “terroristic threat” has nothing to do with terrorism. It is a threat offense — words, not actions.
The statute and the punishment
The offense is defined in section 22.07 of the Texas Penal Code. The punishment is a Class B misdemeanor: up to 180 days in county jail and a fine of up to $2,000. The offense can be enhanced to a Class A misdemeanor if directed at a family or household member, or to a felony in other circumstances.
Defending the case
If you or someone you know is facing this charge, talk to a criminal-defense lawyer about the facts of the case.