Menacing in the Third Degree

What the prosecutor must prove

• You engaged in threatening conduct.
• It placed another person in reasonable fear of physical injury.

Defenses that commonly apply

• The conduct was not threatening when viewed in context.
• The fear alleged was not reasonable.
• The account of the encounter is inaccurate.

Penalties and collateral consequences

A Class B Misdemeanor carries a maximum sentence of up to 3 months and a fine of up to Up to $500.

Every case turns on its own facts. The information on this page is general, not legal advice.