California False Allegations Defense Attorneys
Penal Code 422 PC is commonly used in domestic violence cases. This law makes it illegal to make criminal threats, also referred to as terrorist threats. Under California law, any threat of immediate harm that is intended to, and does, cause fear in the threatened person is considered a criminal threat. The definition of this law provides police with a great deal of leeway in issuing this charge, making it fairly common. This charge is serious, and comes with the potential for serious consequences, so it needs to be fought.
When you choose the Law Offices of Valencia, Ippolito & Bowman to defend you against alleged violations of Penal Code 422 PC, you are choosing a law firm with more than 65 years of combined experience. You are choosing a team that includes former criminal prosecutors who understand how police and district attorneys handle these types of domestic violence cases. You are making the right choice.
Our law firm has won numerous awards, including being named Criminal Defense Firm of the Year by San Jose Magazine.
What Constitutes a Criminal Threat
There are essentially six elements of what constitutes a criminal threat. They are:
- The accused willfully threatened to kill or inflict serious bodily injury on another person.
- The threat was made verbally, in writing or by electronic communication, such as e-mail or text messages.
- The statement was intended to be understood as a threat and was intended for the person who received it.
- The threat was so specific, clear and immediate that the person who received it truly believed that the threat would be carried out.
- The threat caused the person who received it to truly fear for his or her own safety, or for that of his or her family.
When defending against these charges, we will attack these six points. Was the alleged threat made in jest? Was it not intended for the receiver? Are the allegations completely false? These are the issues we will review in order to defend you against these charges.
Free Consultation With a San Jose Criminal Threats Defense Lawyer
When you need the help of a San Jose criminal threats defense attorney, call our law firm at 877-7NO-JAIL or send us an e-mail. We offer payment plans, credit card payments and evening or weekend consultations. Se habla español.
