Death Threats Legal Steps

Summary

Death threats are a serious crime in Michigan, punishable by imprisonment and fines. Report threats to local law enforcement, whether the sheriffs office or state police. Text threats should be reported to local authorities, who may involve the Cyber Crimes Unit. You can download Facebook Messenger records for evidence. Always keep a copy for your records.

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Multiple serious death threats have been made against me by someone
I'm really sorry to hear that you're going through this, ****. It's important to report this to your local law enforcement agency immediately. Can you tell me which state you're currently in? This will help me provide you with the relevant legal information.
Michigan
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, ****. In Michigan:
- Making a death threat is considered a crime.
- It's classified as assault which is punishable by imprisonment up to 93 days and/or a fine up to $*.
- If the threat is proven to be serious, it may be considered a felony.
Please report it to the police immediately.
Can the preson being threatened stay anonymous
In Michigan, it's generally required to provide your identity when reporting a crime. However, you can request anonymity. Keep in mind, this may affect the investigation and prosecution. Please consult with law enforcement or a local attorney for specific advice.
Should it be reported to the sherrif or state police
In Michigan, you can report to either agency:
- Local Sheriff's Office for county-related incidents
- Michigan State Police for state-wide incidents.
Make sure to provide as many details as possible for a thorough investigation.
If the threats were over text is there a specific agency
In Michigan, text threats are generally reported to the local police or sheriff's department. They can work with cell phone companies and the Cyber Crimes Unit of the Michigan State Police as required. Always keep a record of the messages.
Can my facebook messenger hat record be downloaded for proof
Yes, ****. Facebook allows users to download a copy of their Facebook data including messages. Here are the steps:
*. Go to "Settings & Privacy" in your Facebook account.
*. Select "Settings".
*. Click on "Your Facebook Information".
*. Choose "Download Your Information".
*. Make sure the box for "Messages" is checked.
*. Click "Create File" to start the download process.
Note: Always maintain a copy for your records.