Legal Question in Business Law in Maryland

Email Threats From Boss

Hey is it illegal to threaten someone via email? I have received threats from myclient? I'm upset and worried?


Asked on 3/22/08, 10:55 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Robert Sher Wagshal and Sher

Re: Email Threats From Boss

It is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine or up to 1 year in jail to use email to harass someone. This requires the recipient, upon receipt of such an email, to send a reasonable warning or request to stop the harassment. If the behavior continues, the sender is in violation.

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Answered on 3/24/08, 4:36 pm


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