2.71 EXTORTION UNDER COLOR OF OFFICIAL RIGHT / 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1951(a) (Hobbs Act)

• Category: Federal - Jury Instructions - 10th Circuit - Criminal
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-JURY-10THCIR-2-71
• Format: Word

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https://www.ca10.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/clerk/Jury%20Instructions%20Update%202018.pdf 2.71 EXTORTION UNDER COLOR OF OFFICIAL RIGHT / 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1951(a) (Hobbs Act) is a federal crime that involves the use of official authority or power to unlawfully obtain money, property, or services from another individual or entity. The act is also known as Hobbs Act extortion and is prohibited under Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 1951 (a). The Hobbs Act defines extortion as the use of actual or threatened force, violence, or fear in order to obtain property from another individual or entity. Specifically, the law states that whoever, in any way or degree, obstructs, delays, or affects commerce or the movement of any article or commodity in commerce, by extortion or attempts or conspires so to do, shall be guilty of a felony and can be punished by up to 20 years in prison. There are two main types of extortion under color of official right: public and private. Public extortion involves the use of official authority to unlawfully obtain money, property, or services from another individual or entity. Private extortion involves the use of threats, violence, or fear in order to obtain money, property, or services from another individual or entity. The penalties for extortion under color of official right are severe. Those convicted of this crime face up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000. In addition, those convicted of this crime may be required to pay restitution to the victims of their crimes.

2.71 EXTORTION UNDER COLOR OF OFFICIAL RIGHT / 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1951(a) (Hobbs Act) is a federal crime that involves the use of official authority or power to unlawfully obtain money, property, or services from another individual or entity. The act is also known as Hobbs Act extortion and is prohibited under Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 1951 (a). The Hobbs Act defines extortion as the use of actual or threatened force, violence, or fear in order to obtain property from another individual or entity. Specifically, the law states that whoever, in any way or degree, obstructs, delays, or affects commerce or the movement of any article or commodity in commerce, by extortion or attempts or conspires so to do, shall be guilty of a felony and can be punished by up to 20 years in prison. There are two main types of extortion under color of official right: public and private. Public extortion involves the use of official authority to unlawfully obtain money, property, or services from another individual or entity. Private extortion involves the use of threats, violence, or fear in order to obtain money, property, or services from another individual or entity. The penalties for extortion under color of official right are severe. Those convicted of this crime face up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000. In addition, those convicted of this crime may be required to pay restitution to the victims of their crimes.