Rhode Island · Rhode Island General Laws — Title 11, Criminal Offenses
R.I. Gen. Laws (Title 11) § 11-42-2: Extortion and blackmail
What this law says, in plain English
Extortion and blackmail involves threatening to accuse someone of a crime, injure them, or engage in criminal conduct to obtain money or force someone to act or refrain from acting. Penalties include up to 15 years imprisonment and/or up to $25,000 fine.
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