Threatening Phone Calls

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Under California Penal Code Section 653m, making threatening or harassing phone calls is a misdemeanor offense. If made in violation of a restraining order, the penalties may be enhanced.

If you have been accused of making threatening phone calls and are now facing arrest or criminal charges, take a moment to contact Superior Law Center today. We represent clients throughout San Diego County in the face of domestic violence and all related charges. A criminal defense attorney is necessary to challenge the allegations you are facing and to have the best opportunity of avoiding imprisonment, fines, counseling, or other serious consequences associated with a conviction. Even if charges have not yet been filed, you may be at risk of facing a restraining order. Our firm can assist you in contesting the validity of a restraining order as well.

Making Threatening Phone Calls in San Diego County

The criminal offense of making threatening phone calls occurs when a person intentionally and often continuously contacts another person with the intent to annoy, harass or threaten him or her. This offense may be associated with stalking as well as domestic violence when it involves a spouse, ex-spouse, parent of a shared child, cohabitant, or family member. Virtually any means of communication by wire may qualify, including not just telephone calls but also communication by any means of electronic communication device.

Intent is a big part of criminal charges involving threatening phone calls, as a valid defense may be that the calls were made in good faith or in the ordinary course of business.

Consult an Attorney Today!

You may be at risk of facing time in county jail as well as other penalties if you are convicted of making threatening phone calls, and you may also find that you are facing a restraining order and can no longer come in contact with the alleged victim at all. Be sure that your rights are protected by working with a competent attorney.

Contact a San Diego criminal defense lawyer today.