California legal term
Intimidating in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Intimidating” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the California criminal code.
What does “Intimidating” mean in California criminal law?
“Intimidating” means making a true threat directed to a person or group of persons with the intent of placing that person or group of persons in fear of bodily harm or death. (Cal. Penal Code § 594.39)
Statutes defining or using this term
Related terms in the same statutes
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.