Legal Question in Criminal Law in Washington

Blackmail

Is blackmail legal, if so, what is the punishment.


Asked on 12/30/07, 9:25 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

James J. White, attorney Law Offices of Smith & White, PLLC

Re: Blackmail

Blackmail is not legal. The punishment would depend on the specific facts, the criminal history of the perpetrator, the charging decisions of the prosecutor and the eventual sentence considerations of the judge.

If you'd like a more specific idea feel free to arrange an appointment to go over those specifics.

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Answered on 1/06/08, 5:20 pm


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