Knowledge (XXG)

Threatening terrorism against the United States

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threatens to commit a crime that will result in death or great bodily harm; the threat is made with the specific intent that it be taken as a threat; the threat is so unequivocal, unconditional, and specific as to convey a gravity of purpose and immediate prospect of execution; the threat actually
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Smith, Brent L. (9 January 2008). "Antiterrorism legislation in the United States: Problems and implications".
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as a class D felony, which is punishable by up to 5 years' imprisonment.
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causes fear in the victim; and the fear is reasonable.
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Threatening government officials of the United States
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Index


Criminal law
Elements
Actus reus
Mens rea
Causation
Concurrence
liability
Accessory
Accomplice
Complicity
Corporate
Principal
Vicarious
Felony
Indictable offense
Infraction
Misdemeanor
Summary offense
Inchoate offenses
Attempt
Conspiracy
Incitement
Solicitation
Offense against the person
Assassination
Assault
Battery
Child abuse
Criminal negligence

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