Witness Intimidation and Knife Threats Witness intimidation is a serious offence that can have severe consequences for both the victim and the perpetrator. In a recent case at Hull Crown Court, a menacing bully tried to intimidate a shocked neighbour by using threatening language and gestures.
Witness intimidation is a serious offence that can have severe consequences for both the victim and the perpetrator.
The defendant, Reby Smith, used threatening language and gestures to intimidate a shocked neighbour.
Smith claimed that the threat was innocent, but the court rejected this argument.
The witness was left distressed by the threat and felt unsafe in his own home.
Smith had a history of difficulties and a long-standing drug problem, which contributed to his chaotic life.
The court took into account Smith’s past convictions and sentenced him to two years and three months in prison.
