Talk:Extortion
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Made editorial changes and to include "See Also" and "External Links". Paradigmbuff 18:14, Jan 31, 2005 (UTC)
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[edit] Poorly worded remark
This remark needs either expansion or deletion:
"The United States defines extortion as: The term "extortion" means the obtaining of property from another, with his consent, induced by wrongful use of actual or threatened force, violence, or fear, or under color of official right."
Where in the United States is this definition used exactly? U.S. law consists of 51 sets of written codes (the federal governement's and those of the individual states (neglecting for the moment city and county ordinances)), plus the common law. Extortion as defined in one jurisdiction may not be the same as defined in another. It needs to be made clear what this definition refers to.
In the table on the right hand side extortion is listed as a crime against persons, it is actually a property crime.
[edit] Extortion and the Romans?
Correct me if I am mistaken, but didn't the Roman Republic/Empire call any fiducary crimes extortion? --V. Joe 22:06, 10 May 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Geographic scope
I placed the tag on the article because the article does not mention "extortion" being a crime in non-American jurisdictions. For example, what does Canadian law say about extortion, what does Poland say, etc... If that isn't easily found, at the very least, both Napoleonic Law (Code Napoleon) and common law deserve entries and explanations in this article... Thanks V. Joe 16:27, 26 August 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Britain
Just because its illegal in Scotland doesn't mean its ilegal in England. 87.194.35.230 02:44, 14 November 2006 (UTC)
