Threats To Kill

Question 1

Define threats to kill
Section 16 either way 10 years

Answer 1

Without lawful excuse makes to another a treat, intending that person to fear, to kill that person or another

Question 2

Threats to kill - is the threat complete when they make a threat or IF the victim apprehends it and fears?

Answer 2

When the threat is made - victim doesn’t have to feel fear

Question 3

Threats to kill - does this have to be an immediate threat or can it be in the future?

Answer 3

It can be in the future

Question 4

What isn’t a threat to kill?

Answer 4

Threatening to kill an unborn baby is not a threat to kill