Orange County Extortion Defense Attorney

Have you been accused of extortion? This is a serious allegation that may put your career and future at risk. At the Law Offices of Fred Thiagarajah, we represent clients throughout all of Orange County in the face of a variety of white collar crime charges, including those involving extortion. We know that a lot is at stake. That is why we will use our extensive knowledge and legal experience to provide the highest quality legal representation possible, along with the personal attention and respect that our clients deserve.

Extortion Charges & Penalties

Extortion is a criminal offense that involves using force or threats, or a promise to not harm a person, in order to compel him or her to surrender money or property. Extortion may also be related to a public official, either by using force or threats to compel a public official to perform or not to perform an official act, or as a public official to compel another to surrender money or other property while acting under color of official right. Blackmail is also a form of extortion, wherein the offender threatens to expose condemning or embarrassing information about a person or a person's family in order to compel that person to surrender property or goods.

Extortion is a felony offense in California, punishable by up to 4 years in state prison and by a maximum fine of up to $10,000.

Contact an Orange County White Collar Lawyer

In the face of extortion allegations or criminal charges, it is important to consult a lawyer as soon as possible. At the Law Offices of Fred Thiagarajah, we offer a free initial consultation with an experienced Orange County white collar lawyer; this will be the perfect opportunity to learn more about your charges and your options in challenging these.

Contact Orange County extortion defense attorney Fred Thiagarajah today.