Legal Question in Criminal Law in Illinois

If someone is holding a piece of my mail and demanding money in exchange for it, is this extortion?


Asked on 11/21/10, 1:17 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

How did it get into the person's hands? If by accident it could be a federal crime. What kind of mail receptacle did it come in: mail slot at home, mail box? Do you rent a mailbox? These matter.

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Answered on 11/26/10, 4:30 pm


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