QUESTION
Is it legal to make someone pay money instead of turning them in for a crime
Asked on Apr 19th, 2014 on Contracts - California
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A person was raped. The victim is threatening to turn the offender in unless the offender pays $30,000. Is this legal or is it blackmail?
1 ANSWER
This is not legal. The victim can sue the offender in a civil action and seek monetary damages, but she can't threaten to go to the police unless she is paid money.
Answered on Apr 21st, 2014 at 3:00 PM