Los Angeles Extortion Attorney

Extortion & Blackmail

Extortion is a felony offense, and if convicted the penalties are severe. A conviction can result in up to 4 years in state prison as well as a $10,000 fine. The crime itself is related to using threats to force another person to give money based on certain threats. Blackmail is a common name used for the crime of extortion. Bribery, another form of extortion, is the crime of paying an official to take certain actions that benefit the individual making the bribe. Offering a bribe to an official, whether they are a law enforcement officer, city councilman or any other official, is a criminal act that is punishable by law. Whether they accept the bribe or not, the crime has been committed when the bribe is offered. A charge of extortion is a serious matter and demands the assistance of a Los Angeles white collar crime attorney.

Extortion Defense Lawyer in Los Angeles

Facing such a charge is a frightening and serious matter. One should contact Schwartz & Naderi, proven extortion defense lawyer at once after the arrest. If you are not yet arrested but are being investigated or questioned about bribery, blackmail or extortion, do not answer any questions without first getting legal representation to protect your rights. What you say to investigators may result in making the case more difficult. If you are being investigated, you can predict that you will shortly be arrested for the crime. Call a skilled attorney from the firm at once to advise you how to proceed and to avoid the pitfalls that many face when answering questions without a lawyer.

The penalties for a conviction on an extortion charge are so severe that defending yourself is a critical matter. Attorney Robert Schwartz is a seasoned criminal defense attorney with over 30 years of experience to draw on in fighting for you. As a skilled and award winning trial lawyer, Mr. Schwartz is prepared to fight aggressively on behalf of clients who are facing extortion charges in L.A.

Contact a Los Angeles extortion attorney from Schwartz & Naderi if you have been arrested and charged with extortion.