California · Penal Code

PEN §524: Every person who attempts, by means of any threat, such as is specified in Section 519 of this code, to extort property or other consideration from another is punishable by imprisonment in the county

Felony

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Attempting to extort property or money from another person through threats is punishable by up to one year in county jail, state prison, a fine up to $10,000, or both.

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Every person who attempts, by means of any threat, such as is specified in Section 519 of this code, to extort property or other consideration from another is punishable by imprisonment in the county jail not longer than one year or in the state prison or by fine not exceeding ten thousand dollars ($10,000), or by both such fine and imprisonment.

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