A person commits intimidation when, with intent to cause another person to perform or to omit the performance of any act, he or she communicates to another without otherwise lawful authority a threat to perform any of the following acts:
(A) Inflict physical harm on the person threatened or any other person or property;
(B) Subject any person to physical confinement or restraint;
(C) Commit any criminal offense;
(D) Accuse any person of an offense;
(E) Expose any person to hatred, contempt or ridicule;
(F) Take action as a public official against anyone or anything or withhold official action, or cause such action or withholding; or
(G) Bring about or continue any strike, boycott or other collective or mob action.
(1974 Code, § 5-4-6.12)