Atlanta Extortion Defense Lawyer
Theft by Extortion in Georgia
Theft by extortion is a serious felony offense which may be punishable by up to 10 years in prison, if a defendant is convicted. Unlawfully obtaining money, property or goods from another person through the use of threats is the basic description of theft by extortion under Georgia law. The threats may include, but are not limited to:
- Causing injury to the victim or committing another criminal offense against the victim
- Accusing the victim of a criminal offense
- Spreading information about the victim to damage his or her reputation or harm him or her in any way (blackmail)
- As a public official, taking action against the victim
- As a public official, failing to take a certain action
- To testify against the victim or to withhold a testimony against the victim
Extortion may be linked to public corruption and organized crime. Georgia law provides for a sentence of 1 to 10 years for a conviction. Extortion may also be charged as a federal crime, and in these cases a defendant is likely to face more serious penalties under Federal Sentencing Guidelines, as well as more aggressive prosecution by federal prosecutors.
Consult an Atlanta Extortion Defense Attorney
Conaway & Strickler, P.C. represents defendants facing extortion charges in state and federal courts throughout Georgia. Our Atlanta white collar defense attorneys have years of experience in this field and have amassed the legal resources necessary to fully investigate our clients' charges and develop stronger, more effective defense strategies on their behalf. If you have been accused of extortion, you may be facing years of imprisonment, as well as a ruined career and reputation. Be sure that you contact a
Georgia extortion defense attorney as soon as possible to challenge the charges you are facing and have the opportunity to avoid a conviction and maximum penalties.
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