In a criminal trial on an eight-count information, the prosecution alleged uttering threats to cause death, criminal harassment by besetting or watching a residence, and multiple breaches of probation arising from two encounters at the complainant’s apartment complex.
The court applied the reasonable-doubt standard count by count, accepted prior-discreditable-conduct evidence for limited contextual and animus purposes, and assessed the threatening words objectively under s. 264.1(a) in light of surrounding circumstances.
The court found the complainant credible and reliable, with material corroboration from cellphone video and surveillance evidence regarding attendance, identity, and conduct at the residence.
The court concluded the threatening statements on both dates were proven beyond a reasonable doubt, that criminal harassment under s. 264(2)(c) was established, and that probation breaches were knowingly committed.
The accused was convicted on all eight counts.
