The criminal defence solicitors at DPP Law have more than 30 years’ worth of experience in providing blackmail and extortion legal advice.Ĭontact us today so we can decide the next course of action and take the steps to absolve any allegations.The crime of Extortion is defined as the malicious threat to accuse another of a crime, or any person of authority unlawfully using the powers invested in him, with intent to extort money or any pecuniary advantage, or with intent to compel any person to do any act against his will. DPP Law’s experienced solicitors can help Due to the considerable severity of these penalties, seeking out blackmail and extortion solicitors as soon as you are accused is vital. What is the punishment for extortion and blackmail?Įxtortion sentencing guidelines list the maximum sentence for this offence as 14 years in prison, and the most severe blackmail sentence is the same. The distinction lies in the fact that extortion involves threats of physical violence or destruction against a victim or another individual while blackmail does not. What is the difference between blackmail and extortion?Įxtortion and blackmail describe two different acts, although extortion sentencing guidelines are the same as those for blackmail. This term refers to the making of unwarranted demands of another individual along with threats that if they do not comply, the blackmailer will undertake an act against the victim’s wishes. Demanding money with menacesKidnapInvolvement in a protection racketMaking threats to kill or harmįrequently Asked Questions What is blackmail?.Under the same legislation as blackmail and extortion, you may also be accused of: Offences Related to Blackmail and Extortion If blackmail solicitors are able to argue that the demands were made on reasonable grounds and that the threat is a relevant way of ensuring that the demands are met, a defendant may be acquitted.Įxtortion, on the other hand, is described as the use of threats of physical harm against another for the purposes of obtaining money, property or services. “Menaces” refers to a high degree of coercion – so “demanding money with menaces” refers to a person threatening to do something the victim would not wish them to do if payment is not made. The Theft Act 1968 refers to blackmail as the making of any unwarranted demands with menaces by a person with the intention of gain for himself or another or with intent to cause loss to another. Extortion vs Blackmailįew people are aware of the distinction between blackmail and extortion and the implications of extortion and blackmail accusations. It’s important to remember that the threat does not have to be illegal, or even true, for it to be considered blackmail.Įxtortion, on the other hand, refers to the act of making a threat of violence, harm, or destruction of property to coerce a victim into complying with demands. We will provide you with legal support and advice throughout proceedings, and will help you to build the strongest possible case for your defence.īlackmail is the act of demanding something, often money, from someone, and threatening to expose sensitive, embarrassing or incriminating information about them if they do not comply with these demands.
Our blackmail and extortion solicitors can examine all evidence, including correspondence with the alleged victim.
If you are being accused of either blackmail or extortion, seek out expert legal advice from DPP Law.
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