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.
If your loved one has been arrested for this charge, read If Your Loved One Has Been Arrested.
How is terroristic threat causing fear of imminent serious bodily injury sentenced in Harris County?
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