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Extortion
I found out that my sister forged and
cashed 5 different checks that where
payable to my husband, myself and our 3
children. The checks where valued at
1435 total.she endorsed them to herself
and deposited them into her bank
account. When I confronted her about it
she asked me if we could handle it
without the law involved and I was
considering it. When she asked me what I
wanted to make it right I told her that
I thought the money that was taken from
us and interest was fair. She then
informed me that she was recording the
conversation and says it’s blackmail so
it would be in my best interest to drop
it and leave it alone. Did I unknowingly
commit Extortion? I too recorded all our
conversations.
Asked on January 30, 2018 under Criminal Law, Colorado
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
You did not commit extortion. You have a right to be compensated for your sister's forgery and theft of the checks.
Extortion is the unlawful obtaining of money from another. You have a lawful right to demand compensation for your sister's forgery and theft of the checks. Therefore, no extortion occurred on your part.
Extortion is taking something unlawfully with threats of force or fear.
Your sister may have violated state law by secretly recording you without your consent.
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