New York Extortion Attorney

White Collar Defense Lawyer Serving New York State

Extortion involves unlawfully threatening some form of harm to another person or to a member of his or her immediate family, unless he or she performs an official act or gives the perpetrator money or goods. Blackmail is a form of extortion and occurs when an individual threatens to expose sensitive or compromising information about the victim and/or his or her loved ones if he or she does not do as the perpetrator says. Although exposing specific information about a person may not be criminal (particularly if one were threatening to report an offense to law enforcement), the act of requesting money or a favor in exchange for staying silent is a criminal offense. Extortion may be committed against a public official in an attempt to have him or her perform or abstain from performing an official act of some kind.

An attorney a Conaway & Strickler, P.C. can help if you have been accused of extortion. Our New York white collar crime attorneys understand exactly how extortion investigations and criminal processes go, and we can properly address this matter for you in order to best protect your interests and your rights every step of the way. By undergoing a free initial case evaluation with a skilled New York extortion lawyer, you can find out what action can be taken immediately in order to positively impact your case.

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Extortion is a specific criminal offense which may also be related to public corruption, a crime which receives extensive attention from the FBI, IRS and other federal agencies. You may be at risk of facing federal charges if you are accused of extortion, and the penalties for a federal conviction are often much harsher than those at a state level. Be sure that your lawyer can meet aggressive investigation and prosecution with equally aggressive defense counsel.

Are you facing criminal charges or an investigation for extortion? Contact a New York extortion defense attorney at our firm today!