Pennsylvania · Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, Title 18 (Crimes & Offenses)

18 Pa.C.S. § 2717: Terrorism

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

A person commits terrorism by committing a violent offense with intent to intimidate civilians, influence government policy, or affect government conduct. The offense is classified one degree higher than the underlying violent offense, or if based on a first-degree felony, punishable by up to 40 years imprisonment.

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