True Threats

Legal doctrine addressing whether certain statements are not protected by the First Amendment because they constitute genuine threats of violence.

Counterman v. Colorado
  1. Counterman v. Colorado
  2. Jurisdiction: United States (June 27, 2023)
  3. Victims<![CDATA[Coles Whalen]]>Defendants<![CDATA[Billy Raymond Counterman]]>Prosecutors<![CDATA[Eric R. Olson]]>Defense Attorneys<![CDATA[John P. Elwood]]>Judges<![CDATA[Elena Kagan]]>Institutions<![CDATA[Supreme Court of the United States]]><![CDATA[Colorado Court of Appeals]]>
  4. Case Tags: True Threats;Recklessness Standard;Online Stalking;First Amendment