Extortion Attorney In Los Angeles

Extortion vs. Robbery

Extortion is a criminal offense whereby the defendant obtains goods or services by the use of direct threats or threatening behavior. Example of threats for extortion purposes includes threats to do bodily injury; threats to expose secret and/or harmful information; and, threats to accuse the victim of a crime. A Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer is essential to prepare your defense in an extortion case.

The crime of extortion should not be confused with the crimes of robbery, lobbying, or corruption. Robbery is the crime of taking another's possession or possessions by the use of force. Lobbying is not a crime but can lead to bribery (a form of extortion). Corruption involves the persuasion of legislators and is a separate crime from extortion. Crimes of extortion all have one thing in common: they attempt to illegally gain behavior changes, property, or funds through the use of threats, bribes, or character defamation. Types of extortion include extortion itself, bribery, and blackmail.

Bribery is the crime of giving money or something of value to influence the conduct of a person in a position of trust (such as a public official). Accepting a bribe also constitutes a crime.

Blackmail is extortion by threatening another 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 considered extortion.

Los Angeles Extortion Lawyer

Extortion, including bribery and blackmail, are serious criminal offenses usually charged as a felony. These crimes are punishable by up to 4 years in state prison and/or fines of up to ($10,000) ten thousand dollars or more. If you are being charged with the crime of extortion or are under investigation for extortion you need strong representation. You need the assistance of an experienced attorney, such as Stephen G. Rodriguez. Our lawyers are experienced defending all types of extortion crimes. Do not speak to anyone until you have met with an attorney!

If you have been involved in an extortion charge, please contact a Los Angeles extortion attorneyat our office to discuss the facts that surround your case.