THEFT & PROPERTY LAW — CALIFORNIA
Extortion and Blackmail in California — PC §518
Extortion under PC §518 is obtaining property or doing an official act through threat of injury, accusation, or exposure of secrets. It is a felony carrying 2–4 years in state prison. Cyberstalking and online threats have made extortion more common.
Reviewed by Daniel S. Rubin, CA Bar 302093 · Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney
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Extortion and Blackmail California — At a Glance
- Law / Code
- PC §518 / PC §519 / PC §520
- Classification
- Felony
- Maximum Penalty
- 2, 3, or 4 years state prison
- Probation Eligible
- Yes in some cases
- Strike Offense
- No
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