California Penal Code Section 518
Are you facing charges for Extortion or Blackmail? Violation of Penal Code 518 is a serious felony. We at MacGregor & Collins have over 30 years of experience in Orange County criminal extortion cases. We are an unparalleled OC criminal defense firm who will help you understand the charges brought against you and fight to get you the best judgment possible for your case.
Anyone who knowingly threatens other parties for personal gain and uses force, is guilty of California Penal Code 518.
In order to prosecute for Orange County CPC 518 Extortion and Blackmail, the state has the burden to prove you are guilty of:
- Any individual who received the personal property of another
- Any individual who received this property by the authorization of another
- This permission was granted by the use of threat, menace or force
Common threats used in extortion or blackmail cases include:
- Threatening someone to inflict bodily or property injury
- Threatening to blame someone or their family for a crime
- Threatening to dishonor someone or their family
- Threatening to disclose something confidential about someone or their family
Types of Extortion or Blackmail:
- Applying violence or threat to get finances or personal property
- Applying violence or threat to extort an officer to carry out a notarized action
- Using someoneÕs official position to extort money or property from someone else
CPC 518 Extortion and Blackmail is a felony punishable by:
- Up to 4 Years in the California State Prison
- A maximum fine of $10,000
If you are facing extortion and blackmail charges for Penal Code 518 and were falsely accused, the OC criminal defense attorneys at MacGregor & Collins can help you. We will bring superior legal experience to aid you in this challenging time. Call us today at (949) 250-6097.
