Legal Question in Criminal Law in Nevada
Extortion / Blackmail
The definitions for extortion and blackmail seem to be saying the same thing. What distinguishes one from the other, in the eyes of the law?
Asked on 3/22/04, 7:12 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
James Smith
James E. Smith Ltd.
Re: Extortion / Blackmail
Extortion is getting someone to pay you or else you will hurt them physically. Blackmail is getting someone to pay you or you will hurt them psychologically.
Answered on 3/23/04, 1:24 am
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