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Pattern Jury Instructions from the 11th Circuit Federal Court of Appeals. For more information and to use the online Instruction builder please visit http://www.ca11.uscourts.gov/pattern-jury-instructions
Penalties can be heavy, including hefty fines and jail time. It’s a serious game; messing with the Hobbs Act is no laughing matter.
Any business can be affected, from local shops to big corporations. If someone tries to shake them down, they’re in the Hobbs Act crosshairs.
Absolutely! Even if no one got hurt, using threats or intimidation is enough to fall under the Hobbs Act. It’s all about the fear factor.
The Hobbs Act is a federal law that makes it illegal to interfere with commerce by threats or violence. It’s like putting a big cloud over business when someone tries to shake things down.