https://criminallaw.com/categories/federal-crimes/terrorism-threats
WHAT IS A TERRORIST THREAT?
Terrorism threats, or terroristic threats, involve threats to cause a crime of violence and often involve the evacuation of premises, buildings, places of assembly; other threats are meant to cause serious public interference in an intentionally reckless manner.
Terrorism threats have increased greatly since the 9/11 acts of terrorism.
About Terrorist Threats:
Making a terrorist threat is a broad term that is applicable at the state and federal levels.
Terrorist threats may have numerous meanings that may be applied to various and specific situations.
Terrorist threats may be applicable to bomb threats, hate crimes and violence in general.
The meaning of terrorist threats varies according to each states statutes.
The meaning of terrorist threats may generally be said to include acts of violence that terrorize individuals and the public in general.
What May Be Included in a Terrorist Threat:
A specific threat to commit a crime that is likely to harm others, resulting in injury or death.
The threat was intended to be perceived as a threat.
The threat is specific and clear.
Fear was induced in the victim by the threat and the victim believed the threat could be carried out.
The threat was possible and viable.