Extortion

Extortion is a white collar crime that is committed when a person coerces or intimidates another person into giving him/her money, property, or services.  When people commit extortion, they unlawfully obtain what is not rightfully theirs through the use of verbal and/or physical threats, and sometimes violence.  In the United States, large crime groups often commit extortion as a means to an end.  Crime groups commonly use extortion to obtain desired funds, property, or services. 

Unlike blackmail, extortion involves the threat of physical harm versus the threat of something that is legal or normally allowed, such as reporting falsified documents.  When people make threats or use force to extort property, they can be charged with extortion, even if they have not received money, property, or services as demanded. 

White collar crimes, such as extortion, are classified as serious criminal offenses.  These types of crimes are not usually investigated by local law enforcement, but rather the State Attorney General’s Office, or federal agencies such as the FBI, IRS, and SEC.  After a person is believed to have committed a white collar crime, he/she will more than likely be subject to lengthy and invasive investigations from federal law enforcement and the government. 

For this reason, people should always consult with an experienced white collar crimes attorney when they have been charged with extortion.  A white collar crimes lawyer can provide effective, reliable legal counsel and aggressive defense tactics to combat a person’s criminal charges.

Tampa Extortion Attorneys
Thomas & Paulk

At Thomas & Paulk, we know the dangers our clients face after they have been charged with a serious white collar crime, such as extortion.  We know that, if convicted, our clients may have to spend time in prison or pay large fines.  This is why our law office’s primary aim is to help our clients avoid conviction so that they can return to their normal way of life and put their white collar crime charges behind them.  Our Tampa white collar crimes attorneys are aggressive, knowledgeable, and ready to help you!

The reputable Tampa Bay white collar crime lawyers at Thomas & Paulk, P.A. handle cases for clients throughout Hillsborough County, including Tampa, Brandon, Plant City, Temple Terrace, Riverview, Ruskin, Apollo Beach, Sun City, Land O Lakes, Antioch, Belleair Beach, Belleair Bluffs, Bloomingdale, Boyette, Carollwood, Clearwater, Dover, Egypt Lake, Gibsonston, Gulf City, Gulfport, Hopewell, Indian Rocks Beach, Indian Shores Beach, Kenneth City, Largo, Lillibridgerafforida, Lithia, Lutz, Madeira Beach, Mango, Marvina, New Tampa, North Redington, Oldsmar, Orient Park, Palm River, Pasadena, Pinellas Park, Redington Beach, Redington Shores, Seminole, St. Petersburg, St. Pete Beach, Tampa Palms, Thonotosassa, Tierra Verde, Trapnell, Unincorporated Hillsborough County, Unincorporated Pinellas County, Welcome, and Wimauma.