Reckless Endangerment, Menacing and Coercion
Ala. Code § 13A-6-24 — a substantial risk of serious injury to one person is a misdemeanor, and to many a felony
| Recklessly creating a substantial risk of serious physical injury to | Grade |
|---|---|
| Recklessly creating a substantial risk of serious physical injury toOne other person | GradeClass A misdemeanor |
| Recklessly creating a substantial risk of serious physical injury toMultiple people | GradeClass C felony |
| Recklessly creating a substantial risk of serious physical injury toMultiple people, with a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument | GradeClass B felony |
Who handles this in Alabama: Alabama State Bar Lawyer Referral Service; and legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Alabama directory.
Menacing is intentionally placing, or trying to place, someone in fear of imminent serious physical injury by physical action. It is a Class B misdemeanor.
Criminal coercion is threatening, without legal authority, to confine, restrain or injure someone, or to damage their property or reputation, to make them do something unlawful or keep them from something lawful. It is a Class A misdemeanor.
Sources for this section (3)
- Ala. Code § 13A-6-24 — Reckless Endangerment
- Ala. Code § 13A-6-23 — Menacing
- Ala. Code § 13A-6-25 — Criminal Coercion
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Alabama attorney.