EXTORTION CHARGES
Extortion, sometimes referred to as “blackmail,” is defined as the gaining of property or money by almost any kind of force, including threats of violence, property damage, harm to reputation, or unfavorable government action. Extortion is usually viewed as a kind of theft although the threat in question does not generally pose any imminent physical danger to the victim. 18 U.S.C. § 873 provides punishment for “[w]hoever, under a threat of informing, or as a consideration for not informing, against any violation of any law of the United States, demands or receives any money or other valuable thing.” Furthermore, section 880 punishes those who even receive or conceal the proceeds of an act of extortion. If convicted of extortion or blackmail you may be facing large fines and/or imprisonment of up to three years.
Because of the life-threatening consequences of a extortion conviction it is important that you seek the services of an experienced and knowledgeable attorney immediately if you have been charged with or are being investigated for extortion. At Kestenbaum, Eisner, & Gorin, LLP, our attorneys have over 50 years combined experience in criminal defense and we will work hard to provide you with a successful defense. Because of the complexity of federal laws and court systems, it is very important that your lawyer have a good amount of experience in federal court rooms. Now is not the time to entrust your case to an attorney who is ill-equipped to handle your extortion charges. You should contact our firm as soon as possible to be directed to a lawyer who will address your charges in a way that will positively resolve your case.