California · Penal Code
PEN §705: If it appears that there is no just reason to fear the commission of the offense alleged to have been threatened, the person complained of must be discharged.
Civil
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A person accused of threatening an offense must be discharged if there is insufficient reason to fear the threatened offense will occur.
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If it appears that there is no just reason to fear the commission of the offense alleged to have been threatened, the person complained of must be discharged.
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