Legal Question in Criminal Law in Michigan

Blackmail in Michigan

A person is demanding I pay them off in return for not telling my family about something in my past that would deeply embarrass me. The person has made the threat and I'm wondering if I should talk to the police now or actually send the person a check and when it clears call the police.


Asked on 6/18/09, 2:50 am

3 Answers from Attorneys

Re: Blackmail in Michigan

Contact the police and don't become a victim of extortion.

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Answered on 6/18/09, 7:57 am
Timothy Klisz Klisz Law Office, PLLC

Re: Blackmail in Michigan

You have to go to the police first, otherwise there is no case, or your money will be gone. If the local police are not interested, speak to the Sheriff, State Police or even FBI. Visit www.kliszlaw.com to discuss. Tim Klisz

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Answered on 6/18/09, 8:23 am
Daniel Hajji Daniel Hajji & Associates

Re: Blackmail in Michigan

This is a crime called Extortion, pursuant to MCl 750.213. It is a 20 year felony. Daniel Hajji. 248.865.4700

Malicious threats to extort money�Any person who shall, either orally or by a written or printed communication, maliciously threaten to accuse another of any crime or offense, or shall orally or by any written or printed communication maliciously threaten any injury to the person or property or mother, father, husband, wife or child of another with intent thereby to extort money or any pecuniary advantage whatever, or with intent to compel the person so threatened to do or refrain from doing any act against his will, shall be guilty of a felony, punishable by imprisonment in the state prison not more than 20 years or by a fine of not more than 10,000 dollars.

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Answered on 6/18/09, 9:36 am


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