Technically, you could be charged with criminal use of a communication device, but it would really depend on what you said or did during the call. Generally, the police don't worry too much about harmless joke phone calls, but crossing the line is another issue. It could become harassment, hence illegal. Today, there are so many ways to find out who is calling you, that I wouldn't recommend it.
Yes, I prank called 911 before when i was younger and the cops came to my house and thought my parents beat me. I did it later in my youth and got arrested.....I was pretty stupid.
depends on if your making threats or harrassing over the phone, which it could mean paying a big fines or jail time.
Jail and a fine.
A massive fine and possible imprisonment.
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The new laws state that prank calling is illegal!
I.P Freely
Prank calling can be considered illegal if it involves harassment, threats, or any form of harmful or malicious intent. It is important to be respectful and considerate when making phone calls to avoid potential legal consequences.
No but when you prank call people have to right to call the cops on you
going to jail.
Andy
Yes, prank calling can be considered illegal in Texas under certain circumstances. It is against the law to make harassing or threatening phone calls, and doing so could result in criminal charges. It is important to be mindful of the content and intent of any prank calls to avoid breaking the law.
This is a juvenille case. As long as actions didn't take place (no physical harm to the person) the consequences won't be as bad. A judge will decide (could be a fine, community service, etc.) but as long as you are still not a legal adult (18) you can't go to jail. Unless you murdered someone..but thats totally different.
It depends, who'd you call?
Depending on where you live, you will probably not go to jail for calling someone a Paki or any other name. However, if you say it while sounding as if you're going to hurt them, you will most likely be arrested for terroristic threats.
it depends! but mosttly will be 10 yrs!