PC §302 - EXTORTION
CLASS C MISDEMEANOR
(a) Definition
Extortion is the act of unlawfully obtaining money, property, services, or other valuables from another person through coercion, threats, intimidation, or undue influence.
(b) Elements of the Offense
The following elements must be met to constitute extortion:
Making threats or using force or intimidation against another person.
Demanding money, property, services, or other valuables from the person as a result of these threats or actions.
Intent to unlawfully gain from the coercion or intimidation.
(c) Defenses
(a) It shall be a defense to a charge of extortion if the defendant can prove that the demands made were lawful or made under legitimate circumstances, such as in the course of a contractual agreement.
(b) Entrapment may also serve as a defense if the defendant can prove that they were induced or coerced into committing the act of extortion by law enforcement or another individual.
Types of Extortion
(a) Extortion may include, but is not limited to, the following:
Threats of physical harm or violence against the person or their property.
Threats of revealing damaging or embarrassing information about the person.
Coercion through abuse of power or authority, such as a public official demanding bribes.
Aggravated Extortion
(a) Aggravated extortion occurs when the extortion involves threats of serious bodily harm, death, or other severe consequences.
(b) Aggravated extortion is a felony offense punishable by increased imprisonment terms and additional penalties as determined by the court.
REFER TO PC 302(A) IF EXTORTION CONTAINS AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR.
Penalties
Penalties for assault charges can vary widely depending on the jurisdiction and the specific circumstances of the offense. They may include:
JAIL TIME
60 SECONDS OF JAIL TIME.
BOND SET
$6,000.00
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