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How do you get charged with terroristic threats?

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Any threat to commit violence against another person with the intent to terrorize is a terroristic threat. And if you’re charged with terroristic threats, you’re in a lot of trouble. A terroristic threat is a felony offense and if your offense gets proved you could have to face some serious penalties. You also need to know that even if you are charged with threatening violence it will be considered as a terroristic threat which is considered as a felony-level offense in Minnesota. Penalties associated with terroristic threats A first-degree misdemeanor conviction can result in a fine between $1,500 - $10,000 and a maximum prison sentence of up to five years. A third-degree felony conviction can result in a fine between $2,500 and $15,000 and also imprisonment for up to seven years.   If you get convicted, you might also be ordered to pay restitution in an amount equal to the cost of any evacuation, including EMS response, fire and police response, and the transport of an indi