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What is another name for money paid for protection?
Another name for money paid for protection is "extortion." Extortion is the act of obtaining money or property through coercion or threats. It is a criminal offense and is typically associated with organized crime or corruption. Extortion can take various forms, such as demanding payment for protection from harm or threats of violence.
What is non legal crime?
"crime is an act where there has been injury to another person or damage to property/public property/Damage to a highway or another's automobile.
What is civil crime?
A civil crime is a crime that is between two or more people or businesses. For example, a civil crime is when a neighbor puts fence on another property.
Is it a crime to remove your mail from another persons mailbox?
Yes, it is still trespassing on another person's property
Does Wyoming have crime?
Yes, Wyoming has crime although it has one of the lowest crime rates in the US. The majority of crimes in Wyoming are Property crimes, the attempt or actual taking of someone’s property by another. The next highest crime is Larceny/Theft.
An attempt to obtain money by threats?
An attempt to obtain money by threats is commonly referred to as extortion. This illegal act involves coercing an individual or entity to provide money or valuables by using intimidation, threats of harm, or other forms of pressure. Extortion can occur in various contexts, including personal disputes, organized crime, or corporate settings, and is punishable under criminal law. The severity of the offense often depends on the nature of the threats and the circumstances surrounding the attempt.
Where did the phrase under false pretense come from?
The phrase "under false pretences" simply means by lying and deceiving. It was first used in a legal context in England in the time of Henry VIII when it was made a crime to obtain property from another person by lying to him and deceiving him.
What can a person do about being threatened by another person if they are not related or partners?
If a person is being threatened, they can go to the police. It does not matter if it is abuse or not (the relationship). Making threats is a crime.
What are the different forms of property crime?
W-A-Y too many to catalogue here. Suffice it to say that any crime that is not considered a crime against persons, is a property crime.
What does extort mean?
It refers to the appropriation of someone else's property (money or other material) through the use of threats or violence. According to the Oxford Guide "American Law," extortion is a property crime under "theft". One distinction between extortion and coercion is that property is sought or obtained through extortion, whereas coercion applies to a forced action. A confession to a crime may be inadmissable if coerced (forced).
When was International Association of Property Crime Investigators created?
International Association of Property Crime Investigators was created in 2006.
Can you be trespassed from public property without committing a crime?
Yes, you can be trespassed from public property without committing a crime if you violate the property's rules or regulations.
