Extortion (blackmail) is taking property from another with threats of future harm. It is most similar to which of the following crimes
Social Studies · Middle School · Wed Jan 13 2021
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Extortion, also commonly known as blackmail, is similar to robbery as both involve obtaining property or benefits from another person through the use of threats. However, there are key differences between the two crimes. While robbery typically involves the threat of immediate harm or force to take someone's property, extortion involves the threat of future harm. This future harm doesn't necessarily have to be physical in nature; it can be a threat to reputation, financial status, or other forms of harm that compel a person to give up property or some advantage.
In extortion, the victim usually consents to the transfer of property to avoid the threatened harm. The crime is typically considered as having occurred when the threat is made, not necessarily when the property is taken.