North Carolina · North Carolina General Statutes — Crimes & Controlled Substances
N.C.G.S. (Criminal Law) § 14-394: Anonymous or threatening letters, mailing or transmitting
What this law says, in plain English
It is unlawful to send unsigned letters or writings that threaten personal injury, property damage, or use vulgar or obscene language intended to intimidate or frighten recipients. Violation is a Class 1 misdemeanor.
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