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Extortion Intent

9 October, 2015 - 10:17

The criminal intent element required for extortion is typically the specific intent or purposely to commit the criminal act and to unlawfully deprive the victim of property permanently.   1 This intent requirement is similar to the criminal intent element required for larceny and false pretenses theft, as discussed in . Some jurisdictions only require general intent or knowingly to perform the criminal act. 2