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Its a form of extortion which is a crime, months back someone tried to blackmail David Letterman. Instead of paying Letterman went public and to the police and the guy went to jail for his scheme.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoYes. In the U.S. you could be fined or get up to a year in jail for blackmailing someone.
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∙ 15y ago'Blackmail' would fall under the crime classification of EXTORTION and would be punished according the penalty for that particular crime in whatever state it is you live in.
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∙ 12y agoYes, blackmail it is against the law, it is a form of extortion.
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∙ 14y agoYes.
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What is the punishment for blackmail in the philippines?
Blackmail falls under the crime of extortion in the Philippines. The court system varies on what they consider to be blackmail and the punishment varies depending on the severity of the case.
Is it illegal to blackmail?
Yes, blackmail it is against the law.
Is it against the law?
Yes, blackmail it is against the law.
What are the punishment for blackmail?
Blackmail falls under the heading of Extortion, and it is a felony. Punishment can depend on the state, the severity of the crime, and any mitigating factors. Possible punishments include prison, fines, probation and restitution for the victims. If Extortion is charged under federal law, the penalty can run between a prison term that is less than twenty years and/or full restitution.
What constitutes blackmail in the Texas legal system?
Under Texas law, blackmail falls under the theft statute.
What are the ratings and certificates for Law and Order - 1990 Blackmail 20-12?
Law and Order - 1990 Blackmail 20-12 is rated/received certificates of: USA:TV-14 (DSV)
What is the difference between a blackmail and a threat?
When you blackmail some one, you tell him/her that they have to do something unless they want a secret to be exposed. Blackmailing, like threatening is against the law. Often blackmail is more furtive. Threatening is more aggresive. By law, if you threaten to do something, it is as severe as if you do what you threaten.
What is the California Code Section for blackmail?
In California the applicable statute is known as the California Extortion and Blackmail Law. It is covered in California Penal Code 518-527. Under California law, extortion or blackmail are graded as felonies and are punishable by up to four years in prison and a maximum fine of $10,000.
What is the punishment for blackmail the US?
It can depend on what the situation is, but usually the punishments are:Heavy fines;Prison sentence;Probation or parole; andRestitution for the victims
What was the punishment for violating hammurabi's law?
The most common punishment was death
What do you do if a worker blackmails you?
Blackmail or Extortion is a criminal offense. Report it to your local law enforcement agency.
What is the verb for blackmail?
Depending on the context, blackmail is already a verb. For example "to blackmail someone" is an action and therefore a verb.
