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Originally Posted by vanisleflamesfan
This is an offence, and I think that the maximum is 10 years. However, this is very, very difficult to prove. I think that the justice system realizes that people don't testify against known gang members because they are afraid to. However, it isn't the case where gang members are coming to a witness' house and saying "you didn't see nothin'" while giving them the throat-slash gesture. The threat is there, but it is unspoken, it is just known and therefore, nearly impossible to charge, prove or convict.
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What offence? Uttering threats? It has a maximum punishment of 5 years and no minimum.