2.70 [Robbery] [Extortion] by Force, Violence or Fear / 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1951(a) (Hobbs Act) is a federal crime under the U.S. Code as defined by the Hobbs Act. This law prohibits individuals from using force, violence, or fear to obtain property from another person or entity. This crime is often referred to as robbery or extortion. The Hobbs Act defines two types of 2.70 [Robbery] [Extortion] by Force, Violence or Fear / 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1951(a) (Hobbs Act): (1) "robbery" and (2) "extortion". Robbery is defined as the taking of property from another person or entity through the use of force, violence, or fear. Extortion is defined as the obtaining of property from another person or entity through the use of threats, force, violence, or fear. The punishment for a violation of 2.70 [Robbery] [Extortion] by Force, Violence or Fear / 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1951(a) (Hobbs Act) can be up to 20 years imprisonment and/or a fine of up to $250,000. Additionally, this offense carries a mandatory minimum sentence of five years' imprisonment.
2.70 [Robbery] [Extortion] by Force, Violence or Fear / 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1951(a) (Hobbs Act) is a federal crime under the U.S. Code as defined by the Hobbs Act. This law prohibits individuals from using force, violence, or fear to obtain property from another person or entity. This crime is often referred to as robbery or extortion. The Hobbs Act defines two types of 2.70 [Robbery] [Extortion] by Force, Violence or Fear / 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1951(a) (Hobbs Act): (1) "robbery" and (2) "extortion". Robbery is defined as the taking of property from another person or entity through the use of force, violence, or fear. Extortion is defined as the obtaining of property from another person or entity through the use of threats, force, violence, or fear. The punishment for a violation of 2.70 [Robbery] [Extortion] by Force, Violence or Fear / 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1951(a) (Hobbs Act) can be up to 20 years imprisonment and/or a fine of up to $250,000. Additionally, this offense carries a mandatory minimum sentence of five years' imprisonment.