couldawoulda
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- Jurisdiction
- California
I've been reading the penal codes in CA regarding extortion. Without providing potentially incriminating details, I just want to make sure I understand the code correctly: If the alleged criminal made a threat to reveal information for say, a sum of money, but the alleged victim never acted on the threat, or even acknowledged it, under the eyes of the law in CA, the crime that may have been committed is attempted extortion, correct?
What is the statute of limitations for attempted extortion and any related crime? If the statute passes, and the alleged criminal then reveals the information, is any crime committed? Can the victim sue for civil damages (emotional distress?) or is it only a criminal offense (prior to the SOL)?
The information isn't defamatory; it is factual.
I assume insanity could be a defense for such a crime? E.g. if the person were undergoing temporary psychosis.
What is the statute of limitations for attempted extortion and any related crime? If the statute passes, and the alleged criminal then reveals the information, is any crime committed? Can the victim sue for civil damages (emotional distress?) or is it only a criminal offense (prior to the SOL)?
The information isn't defamatory; it is factual.
I assume insanity could be a defense for such a crime? E.g. if the person were undergoing temporary psychosis.