Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California
some body tried to blackmail me what can I do about this?
Asked on 8/19/10, 7:45 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Bryan Whipple
Bryan R. R. Whipple, Attorney at Law
Blackmail is a crime, technically known as 'extortion.' Report it to the police.
Attempted extortion is also a crime.
See Penal Code sections 518 through 527 for definitions, punishment, etc.
Answered on 8/24/10, 8:51 am