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§ 8.40 3. Extortion

 
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AGGRAVATED FELONY - CRIME OF VIOLENCE - EXTORTION - CRIME OF MORAL TURPITUDE - EXTORTION
United States v. Becerril-Lopez, 528 F.3d 1133 (9th Cir. Jun. 12, 2008) (generic definition of extortion: "obtaining something of value from another with is consent induced by the wrongful use of force, fear, or threats."; extortion includes threats to property and non-immediate danger), citing Scheidler v. Natl Org. for Women, Inc., 537 U.S. 393, 409 (2003).

 

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