Official Text
“Whoever, in order to the committing of extortion, puts any person in fear of any injury to that person or to any other.”
Legal Analysis
Elements to Prove:
- Putting person in fear of injury.
- In order to commit extortion.
- Intent to obtain property by fear.
Potential Defenses:
- No fear caused.
- No intent to extort.
- Lawful purpose.
Practical Examples
What Constitutes the Offense:
Threatening violence for money, intimidating for extortion, creating fear for financial gain.
What Doesn't Constitute:
Lawful warnings, legitimate demands, or authorized actions.
Punishment
Imprisonment up to 2 years, or Fine, or both