Miami Extortion Attorney

Whether you or a loved one has been arrested or is under investigation for extortion, it is critical to consult with an experienced Miami extortion attorney as soon as possible to ensure your rights are protected. You need the counsel of an experienced lawyer to guide you through the process and maximize your chances of resolving your case with a favorable outcome.

What is Extortion?

In Florida, it is illegal to threaten to accuse someone of a crime or offense, to harm their person, property, or reputation, to reveal a secret about them that would cause them disgrace, or to expose them to disgrace, to extort money or any other benefit from them or force them to do something against their will.

Some examples of extortion might include:

  • Threatening to harm someone physically unless they pay you money.
  • Threatening to reveal embarrassing or damaging information about someone unless they do something for you.
  • Threatening to ruin someone’s reputation or business unless they give you what you want.
  • Threatening to cause physical damage to someone’s property unless they give in to your demands.

It’s important to note that the key element of extortion is using threats or force to obtain something from someone against their will. Simply demanding something or asking for something isn’t considered extortion unless a threat or use of force is involved.

Penalty for Extortion

This crime is classified as a second-degree felony, which carries a potential punishment of imprisonment for up to 15 years, a fine of up to $10,000, or both.

Contact an Experienced Miami Extortion Lawyer

By taking the immediate action of hiring an experienced Miami extortion lawyer to defend yourself, you are minimizing the chances that your criminal case will have lasting consequences for your career, personal life, and reputation.

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