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Hobbs Act - Extortion by Force, Violence, or Fear (revised 2016) Source: http://www.ca3.uscourts.gov/model-criminal-jury-table-contents-and-instructions
Yes, it can! You might face charges under state laws as well as the Hobbs Act. Double trouble is the name of the game when it comes to serious offenses like this.
The penalties can be severe! You could be looking at fines and serious prison time. It’s not a slap on the wrist; you could be doing some hard time if convicted.
Yes! Even if you don’t actually follow through, just making a serious threat can be enough for charges. It's the fear you instill that counts.
The Hobbs Act is a federal law that makes it illegal to interfere with interstate commerce by extortion. In Austin, this means that using force, violence, or fear to get something from someone can land you in hot water.