PL 120.13 · Article 120
Menacing in the First Degree
Menacing in the first degree applies when you threaten or place another person in reasonable fear of death or serious physical injury by means of a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument.
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- You threatened or placed another person in reasonable fear.
- The fear was of death or serious physical injury.
- A deadly weapon or dangerous instrument was used or threatened.
Defenses that commonly apply
- The fear alleged was not of death or serious injury.
- The object was not a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument.
- Your use of force was justified.
Penalties and collateral consequences
A Class E Felony carries a maximum sentence of up to 4 years and a fine of up to Up to $5,000.
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