what is threat under us laws
A threat is a direct act of coercion wherein the action is proposed to elicit a negative or fearful response. Threats are communicated (verbal or written) attempts to inflict harm, fear, or some form of loss on another individual. Threats are considered to be a crime in the majority of jurisdictions.However, a threat without a palpable, immediate, and direct threat of aggression is often held separately from a statement that would elicit fear or a violent action.he presence of an immediate and direct threat of aggression is often viewed as the equivalent to the physical act itself. The United States defines and classifies threats based on how they are delivered and the likelihood that they will be acted upon.