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Question: Recently I was specifically threatened via Facebook. We filed a report pressing charges on her, because she is very crazy and she got her older sister and best friend to harass my sister. At bond court the Judge said she was charged with Illegal use of Telephone. Is that right? Or could she be charged with Assault by imtimidation?
Answer: In SC assault can not be words alone, there must be an attempt or offer, and the commencement of an act which if not prevented would produce a battery. Unlawful communicaiton/use of telephone subsection (b) threatening an unlawful act with intent to coerce, intimidate, or harass another in telephone communication or by other electronic means is a class E felonly with a maximum penalty of up to 10 years. Assault is a misdemeanor with a maximum penalty of up to 30 days in jail and/or a fine of $500.00
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