76-5-107 - Threat of violence -- Penalty.
76-5-107. Threat of violence -- Penalty.
(1) A person commits a threat of violence if the person threatens to commit any offenseinvolving bodily injury, death, or substantial property damage, and acts with intent to place aperson in fear of imminent serious bodily injury, substantial bodily injury, or death.
(2) A violation of this section is a class B misdemeanor.
(3) It is not a defense under this section that the person did not attempt to or wasincapable of carrying out the threat.
(4) A threat under this section may be express or implied.
(5) A person who commits an offense under this section is subject to punishment for thatoffense, in addition to any other offense committed, including the carrying out of the threatenedact.
(6) In addition to any other penalty authorized by law, a court shall order any personconvicted of any violation of this section to reimburse any federal, state, or local unit ofgovernment, or any private business, organization, individual, or entity for all expenses andlosses incurred in responding to the violation, unless the court states on the record the reasonswhy the reimbursement would be inappropriate.
Amended by Chapter 334, 2010 General Session