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2011 California Code
Penal Code
PART 1. OF CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS [25 - 680]
CHAPTER 7. Extortion
Section 518


CA Penal Code § 518 (through 2012 Leg Sess) What's This?

Extortion is the obtaining of property from another, with his consent, or the obtaining of an official act of a public officer, induced by a wrongful use of force or fear, or under color of official right.

(Amended by Stats. 1939, Ch. 601.)

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