As stated above, terroristic threats is generally considered a third degree crime in New Jersey, which is a felony handled at the Superior Court in the county where the alleged offense occurred. If you are convicted of third degree terroristic threats, you face an NJ State Prison term of between 3 and 5 years. You will also have a felony conviction on your criminal record, which can present a serious problem when pursuing future job or education opportunities. On the other hand, if an act of terroristic threats occurs during a state of emergency, this is a second degree charge, even if you were unaware that the state of emergency had been declared. A second degree crime is punishable by a term of incarceration ranging from 5 to 10 years.