Pennsylvania law defines theft by extortion as obtaining or withholding property through threats to commit crimes, expose secrets, or influence official actions. It also covers theft of property that is lost, mislaid, or delivered by mistake. The law includes defenses if the threatened property was claimed as restitution or lawful compensation.
Theft by extortion occurs when someone intentionally obtains or withholds property by threatening to commit crimes, expose secrets, or influence official actions.
Yes, if the property was claimed as restitution or lawful compensation related to the circumstances, it can serve as a defense.
This law covers property that a person knows to be lost, mislaid, or given by mistake, which they come into control of.
Penalties vary based on the severity of the offense, but can include fines, imprisonment, or both, depending on the circumstances and value involved.