Official Text
“Whoever commits extortion by putting any person in fear of injury to the reputation of that person or of any other person.”
Legal Analysis
Elements to Prove:
- Committing extortion.
- By putting person in fear.
- Fear of injury to reputation.
Potential Defenses:
- No extortion.
- No fear of reputation damage.
- Lawful purpose.
Practical Examples
What Constitutes the Offense:
Blackmailing with damaging information, threatening to expose secrets for money, extorting by fear of reputation damage.
What Doesn't Constitute:
Lawful exposure, legitimate demands, or authorized actions.
Punishment
Imprisonment up to 7 years, and Fine