In Kentucky, blackmail, also known as extortion, involves unlawfully obtaining money, property, or services by threatening to reveal damaging information or cause harm. Under Kentucky law, it is classified as a felony, with penalties that can include imprisonment and fines. The severity of the punishment often depends on the circumstances and the amount involved. Victims of blackmail can also pursue civil remedies in addition to criminal charges.
Yes, blackmail it is against the law.
Yes, blackmail it is against the law.
Under Texas law, blackmail falls under the theft statute.
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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.
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.
Blackmail or Extortion is a criminal offense. Report it to your local law enforcement agency.
Depending on the context, blackmail is already a verb. For example "to blackmail someone" is an action and therefore a verb.
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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For the most part, yes.