Intimidation offenses involve threatening, coercing, or attempting to control someone’s behavior through fear, often using verbal or non-verbal means to cause harm or prevent lawful actions.

Common examples include threats of physical harm, cyberbullying, stalking, extortion, or using threats to prevent someone from testifying in court.

Depending on the severity, intimidation offenses can be charged as misdemeanors or felonies. For example, intimidation involving threats to witnesses is often treated as a felony.

Penalties can range from fines and probation for misdemeanors to prison sentences of 2 to 10 years for felony intimidation offenses. The punishment depends on the offense’s specifics and the harm caused.

A threat is any statement or action that reasonably causes a person to fear harm to themselves, their property, or their loved ones. The harm can be physical, emotional, or financial.

Yes, online threats such as cyberbullying, harassment, or threatening messages via email or social media can be prosecuted as intimidation offenses under Texas law.

A lawyer can help by evaluating the evidence, determining if the actions truly meet the legal definition of intimidation, negotiating reduced charges, or defending you in court.