Pennsylvania  |  Criminal Law

Re: Terroristic threat by phone that was recorded

It is unlawful to tape record a telephone conversation without prior consent. Additionally, even if the recording were to be used against you, the threat of harm ("I am going to kill you") must be imminent and the recipient must have actual fear. The Courts make a distinction between "puffing" or threats made in anger and actual threats designed to intimidate or scare a victim.

If your daughter-in-law is able to file charges, then nearly every person should be charged. How many times have you heard siblings issue threats of harm during arguments. I know that when I was younger I threatened my brother with death on many occasions. Of course, that threat was not real - no reasonable person would believe that I intended to act.