What is Los Angeles CA Extortion?
Attaining money or Los Angeles property by threat to a victim’s property or loved ones, intimidation, or false claim of pretending to be of someone else other than you is. It is a felony in all states, except that a straight threat to damage the victim is usually treated as the crime of robbery. Los Angeles Blackmail is a form of Los Angeles extortion in which the threat is to expose and release embarrassing, damaging information to family, friends or the general public.
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Los Angeles California Extortion Using Bribery
Bribery is an additional type of extortion. Los Angeles Bribery is the crime of giving money or something of value to influence the conduct of a person in a position of trust. Accepting a bribe also constitutes a crime.
Extortion Using Blackmail in Los Angeles CA
Blackmail is extortion by threatening an additional person's reputation or organization with the disclosure of harmful or secret information that would be damaging to that person if released. The information to be released may be true or false. The disclosure of the information does not have to be criminal nor does the offender actually have to receive money or property for the act to be deemed extortion.
Los Angeles Extortion and its Penalties
Individuals who are charged with extortion may face serious penalties:
Heavy fines (in some cases, as much as $10,000)
Los Angeles Prison sentence
Los Angeles Probation or parole
Restitution for the victims
How Can A Los Angeles Lawyer Help Your Extortion Case in Los Angeles?
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