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Extortion with threats to kill

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Written by
Kristina Kothrakis
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The Law - Extortion with threats to kill

What the Law states - Extortion with threats to kill



Section 27 Crimes Act 1958 Extortion with threat to kill

27. Extortion with threat to kill

A person who makes a demand of another person-

   (a)  with a threat to kill or inflict injury on a person (other than the
        offender or an accomplice of the offender); or

   (b)  with a threat in circumstances where, if the threat were carried out,
        the life of a person (other than the offender or an accomplice of the
        offender) would be endangered-

is guilty of an indictable offence.

Maximum Penalty in Victoria



15 years imprisonment

What the Prosecution must prove - Extortion with threats to kill - Vic



(a) The accused made a demand of another person.

(b) The demand was made with a threat to kill or inflict injury on a person other than the offender or his or her accomplice, or a threat made in circumstances where if the threat were carried out the life of a person other than the offender or an accomplice of the offender would be endangered.

Possible Defences - Extortion with threats to kill


(a) Duress.

(b) Factual dispute.

(c) Lack of intent.

(d) Mental impairment.

(e) Necessity.

Which court will hear the charge of Extortion with threats to kill



County Court
Appeal Extortion with threats to kill Charge
Article published on 09/01/2009. To check if any changes to the law please discuss with one of our lawyers.
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