Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

Re: Possible Blackmail

You definitely need to get some good legal advice very very quickly.

We have experience handling these types of cases, however, we would need some more information before making a complete and proper determination. You are welcome to contact us for a free consultation.

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Re: Possible Blackmail

You should speak with an attorney. An attorney should be able to work out a situation for you where you can report the matter to the police, if appropriate, while limiting any legal liability you have at the same time.

Re: Possible Blackmail

The only thing you did wrong, criminally speaking, is solicit prostitution -- at least that may be how the prosecutor might see it. It depends on the relationship with the woman. Was it a date or a "date"? In any event, the DA would probably be less interested in your transgression than the fact that you are being "threatened." Generally it is not considered blackmail to threaten to do something that is lawful, but in this case the "boyfriend" could be found to have attempted to commit larceny by way of extortion, which forbids someone from compelling another to give up money or property by threatening to do something calculated to instill fear that one's personal relationships may be damaged, in this case your relationship with your wife. I would contact a lawyer and then in all likelihood get the police involved.