2007-03-22 15:11:00 · 11 answers · asked by qmm i 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
blackmail and extortion is only legal when israel uses it against the US. for everyone else in the US it is illegal
2007-03-22 15:16:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Absolutely. It is a class of extorsion. However, it is often practised and rarely reported because to report it the victim would have to reveal what they have done to be blackmailed for. The most common end is murder.
2007-03-22 16:01:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Making someone do something against their will to avoid being exposed or accused, is extortion.
Each state and the federal government defines the crime with different statutory elements.
However, its largely illegal.
2007-03-22 16:12:33 · answer #3 · answered by krollohare2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, in some form in all US states, and most countries.
Specific laws vary by state/country.
2007-03-22 15:14:18 · answer #4 · answered by coragryph 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes.
2007-03-22 15:14:10 · answer #5 · answered by holly 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, as you are causing someone to either pay monies to you, which they do not owe, or to commit an illegal act.
2007-03-22 15:21:39 · answer #6 · answered by Beau R 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
in most countries yes
2007-03-22 15:14:35 · answer #7 · answered by rostov 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes
2007-03-22 15:22:15 · answer #8 · answered by glamour04111 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
heck no....as long as your an insurance company....or some branch of the govt....but for everyone else yep it is.
2007-03-22 15:18:20 · answer #9 · answered by bluesharpman_642000 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no only when a crime is involved
2007-03-22 15:14:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋