Michigan School Violence Lawyer Paul J. Tafelski Explains How a Joke Can Be Prosecuted as a Threat in the US
Feb 17, 2022
February 17, 2022 - /PressAdvantage/ - Michigan school violence lawyer Paul J. Tafelski (https://www.michigandefenselaw.com/school-shooting-lawyer/) releases a new article that explains the consequences for students who make school shooting threats. The lawyer mentions that school shootings happening across the United States are all over the news. It cannot be denied that such horrific news makes parents fear for the lives of their children.
According to the Michigan school violence lawyer, “You also cannot deny that adolescents often speak without thinking and can say inappropriate things as jokes or amid emotional outbursts. When a child says “I’m going to kill you” or “I’d love to shoot up this school,” he or she can be charged with making a terroristic threat which is a violation of MCL 750.543m.”
The lawyer mentions that dozens of children have been prosecuted this year alone for making terroristic threats at school. Law enforcement takes these threats very seriously and even considers these threats as felonies. This is because past school shooters demonstrated warning signs that were ignored by officials.
Attorney Paul J. Tafelski explains that every threatening statement, even if it was delivered as a joke, can be prosecuted. A person can be subjected to face up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $20,000 if they are convicted for making terroristic threats.
In the article, the criminal defense lawyer explains that prosecutors might seek immediate incarceration and detain the child in a juvenile detention center while the case is pending. The prosecutors usually do this to make sure that the public understands the gravity of such an offense.
“They have no problem using your child as a pawn to look tough or appease a mob mentality. It is very important you have representation prior to the first court appearance. In Michigan, individuals age 18 and over are tried as adults. In certain cases, namely those in which the minor’s charge would be a felony if an adult had committed it, it is possible for the court to try an individual as young as 14 as an adult,” says the school violence lawyer Paul J. Tafelski.
Lastly, attorney Paul Tafelski emphasizes that if someone’s child is accused of making a terroristic threat, it is important to seek the guidance of an experienced school violence lawyer right away. Having a skilled lawyer may be able to help the child protect their freedom and understand what their rights are.
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