Law-Forums.org

[modraed]

An individual owes me money and he threatened me with physical violence if I contact him, file criminal charges or take him to civil court (in Montana). This was done through. text messages. What laws does this violate?

[ingel]

If you have evidence (the text messages) bring it to the police department if you feel threatened. Depending on the text messages a variety of laws could have been broken.

[unss94]

Depending on how it's worded in your jurisdiction it could be threats of bodily harm, terroristic threats, etc. Either way, it's illegal and you should call the police.