What You Need To Know About Blackmail As A Federal Crime
When most people think of blackmail, they think of the crime in its simplest form: you ask someone for money, and if they don’t pay up, you threaten to tell their secret to everyone. While…
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When most people think of blackmail, they think of the crime in its simplest form: you ask someone for money, and if they don’t pay up, you threaten to tell their secret to everyone. While…
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The federal government looks at the crime of conspiracy a bit differently than other crimes. That’s because an individual can face conspiracy charges without physically committing a crime. Per statute 18 U.S.C. § 371, you…
Did you know that you can be prosecuted by the federal government and the state government for the same crime? Though it’s rare, you should be aware of the differences between the charges, penalties, and…