Legal Definitions - intimidation

Intimidation is when someone tries to make another person feel scared or afraid. This can be done by using words or actions that make the person feel like something bad might happen to them. For example, if someone threatens to hurt another person if they don't do what they want, that is intimidation.

Intimidation is not allowed and can be against the law. If someone is being intimidated, they don't have to prove that they are actually afraid. It is enough if a reasonable person would be afraid in that situation.

In some cases, intimidation can be a criminal offense. For example, in California, it is against the law to intimidate someone because of their race, religion, or other characteristics.

If someone is being intimidated, they can take legal action to stop it. They can ask a court to issue a temporary restraining order to prevent the person from continuing to intimidate them.

Examples of intimidation include:

• Threatening to hurt someone if they don't do what you want
• Following someone around and making them feel like they are being watched
• Using physical force to make someone do something they don't want to do

These examples illustrate how intimidation can be used to make someone feel scared or afraid. It is important to remember that intimidation is not allowed and can be against the law.