Orange County Terrorist and Bomb Threat Defense Lawyer

Bomb Threats in California

According to CA Penal Code § 148.1, any person who falsely reports that a bomb was placed or will be placed in private or public place may be accused of making a bomb threat. This is a criminal offense, punishable by one year in jail. False bomb threats can be reported to television stations, radio stations, airport employees, Department of Justice employees, building occupants, bus employees, railroad employees, news reporters, and other individuals.

According to CA Penal Code § 148.1(c), any person who maliciously gives information about a bomb threat to someone else is guilty of an offense punishable by one year in a state prison or county jail. CA Penal Code § 148.1(d) states that, in order to be convicted of making a bomb threat, the defendant must intend to scare others or threaten the safety of others.

Penalties for Terrorist & Bomb Threats in California

In the California, terrorist threats can be charged as misdemeanor or felony offenses. The severity of the accusation is typically related to the severity of the threat. Prosecutors may accuse the defendant of a felony offense if the alleged act led to serious consequences. If the threat was relatively insignificant, the defendant may only face a misdemeanor charge. Common penalties include incarceration (in a county jail or federal prison), parole, fines, probation, and loss of rights. For instance, a felony terrorist threat conviction could result in the loss of your right to possess, own, or use a firearm.

Defending From a Terrorist Threat Accusations in California

Facing a bomb threat or terrorist threat accusation may be one of the toughest challenges you ever face. You might feel hopeless and overwhelmed after an arrest, but a skilled terrorist threat attorney can help you avoid an unnecessary conviction. After a terrorist threat, overzealous law enforcement officers can easily arrest or investigate the wrong person. Similarly, harmless remarks, emails, or messages could be misunderstood as a threat.