Wisconsin § 947.015 - Bomb scares.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 947.015 — Bomb scares., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 947.015. Bomb scares.
Whoever intentionally conveys or causes to be conveyed any threat or false information, knowing such to be false, concerning an attempt or alleged attempt being made or to be made to destroy any property by the means of explosives is guilty of a Class I felony. 947.015 History History: 1977 c. 173 ; 2001 a. 109 . 947.015 Annotation This section is not an included crime in s. 941.30, recklessly endangering safety. State v. Van Ark, 62 Wis. 2d 155 , 215 N.W.2d 41 (1974). 947.015 Annotation Read with the requirement that only “true threats” can be prosecuted, this section does not violate the guarantee of free speech. State v. Robert T., 2008 WI App 22 , 307 Wis. 2d 488 , 746 N.W.2d 564 , 06-2206 .
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 947.015
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 947.015 cover?
Section 947.015 ("Bomb scares.") is part of the Wisconsin Statutes, the codified statutory law of Wisconsin. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Wisconsin § 947.015?
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Is this the official text of Wisconsin law?
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How does Wisconsin § 947.015 apply to my situation?
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