What to Know About Sextortion in California
What to Know About Sextortion in California
What Is Sextortion? Sextortion, otherwise known as sexual extortion, is a category of extortion related to sex crimes. Extortion in general is defined as the unlawful use of force or threats to obtain some kind of benefit, such as money. Sextortion specifically is the practice of threatening to release someone’s sexually explicit pictures or videos. The blackmail is generally an attempt to extort money or sexual favors and has grown…
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What Must the Prosecution Prove to Convict You of Revenge Porn? (PC 647(j)(4))
What Must the Prosecution Prove to Convict You of Revenge Porn? (PC 647(j)(4)) You could face up to six months in county jail and fines of up to $1,000 if you are convicted of violating revenge porn laws under California Penal Code Section 647(j)(4). In order to convict you under revenge porn laws in California, the prosecution must prove all of the following elements of the crime: You have an…
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