Extortion Lawyers
Office locations nationwide including Memphis , TN
A person obtained property from the alleged victim; the property was obtained with consent of the alleged victim; the alleged victim's consent was induced by the wrongful use of force or fear; and the person who used the force or fear did so with the specific intent to induce the alleged victim to consent to the giving up of their property.
Consequences for the conviction of Extortion may potentially include:
- Imprisonment
- Probation or parole
- Loss of the right to be bonded
- Restitution (paid to the victims to compensate for any losses)
- Court ordered counseling
- Significant fines
- Other
Likelihood of any of the above consequences depends upon the following factors:
- Prior similar convictions
- Any other prior convictions
- Currently on probation or parole
- Attitude of community and court toward this type of crime
- Degree of media attention on case
- Mitigating/aggravating circumstances
- Other
Defenses of Extortion may potentially include:
- Insufficient evidence
- Factual innocence
- True owner
- Other
Our Criminal Case page provides more information on the following:
- Why you may receive a stiffer sentence
- What you can do to improve the outcome of your case
- What The Cochran Firm can do to help you
