Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

threatening call

what can you be charged with for making a prank call threatening life and racial slurs? person under 21 got arrested for dui, friend called business where employee called police and told them friend was drinking. No intent just mouthing off. Police were notified, MAY have copy of conversation. I believe they do not have a traced phone number. Thank you.


Asked on 1/01/07, 4:45 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: threatening call

How do Federal and/or state felonies sound? When you are contacted by the authorities, hire an attorney and don't speak to anyone but him. Feel free to contact me for help when it happens.

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Answered on 1/01/07, 8:13 pm
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: threatening call

Sorry you received these phone calls. Making threating phone calls, like DUI arrests, is a clear sign that the person HAS A DRINKING PROBLEM and should be encouraged to get help on his or her own, before the police and the courts make them.

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Answered on 1/01/07, 5:12 pm


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