See RCW 9A.56.110.Įxtortion in the first degree is a Class B felony, which is punishable by confinement in a state correctional facility for up to ten years. This could be money, jewelry, vehicles, the victim's time and labor, even sexual favors. Note also that this definition covers any attempt – successful or not – to gain any property or services. ![]() A threat to injure a victim's family member or close friend in order to get the victim to produce some property or service is sufficient to meet the legal requirements for extortion. Notice that the violence or damage threatened to come in the future does not have to be incurred by the victim himself or herself. These threats cover many of the situations commonly thought of as extortion, for example: a threat that the victim or a member of his or her family will physically suffer later if they don't “pay up” now, as well as a threat to damage a victim's car if he or she does not provide some service. A threat to do “any other act” that is intended to substantially harm the victim's or any other person's health, safety, business, financial condition, or personal relationships. ![]()
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