Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York
internet death threat
is it a crime to threaten to kill someone in a myspace comment. In case you are not too myspace savvy, comments are open to a limited amount of public view. Could this result in trouble for the commenter??
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: internet death threat
In NY, there is a crime that can apply to this. It's called Aggravated Harassment (and I think it's the 2nd degree). I had a client charged with this over a "threat" that was much more vague. We were able to get that case dismissed. Your case sounds different, but if you are in another state that may help. --Warren
Re: internet death threat
In Minnesota, a prosecutor might charge "terroristic threats," "harassment," or various other crimes.
It would depend upon all of the facts and circumstances, however. In addition, not every accusation results in a conviction, nor should it.
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