Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Texas

If one individual files a false report of terrorism against another individual, doesn't this break a federal law similar to screaming "FIRE" in a movie theater full of people when there is no fire?


Asked on 9/23/13, 11:12 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Cynthia Henley Cynthia Henley, Lawyer

Filing a false report is a state crime. Whether the feds are involved may make it in their jurisdiction and subject to prosecution by them for some offense.

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Answered on 9/25/13, 12:53 pm


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