3.308 — AGGRAVATED EXTORTION

Violations of "Statute 3.308" results in a Class B Misdemeanor

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(a) Definitions

Aggravated extortion is the act of unlawfully obtaining money, property, services, or other valuables from another person through coercion, threats, intimidation, or undue influence, accompanied by aggravating factors such as threats of serious bodily harm, death, or other severe consequences.

(b) Elements

The following elements must be met to constitute aggravated extortion:

1. Making threats or using force or intimidation against another person.

2. Demanding money, property, services, or other valuables from the person as a result of these threats or actions.

3. The threats include threats of serious bodily harm, death, or other severe consequences.

(c) Defenses

A defendant may raise the following defenses against a charge of extortion:

• It shall be a defense to a charge of aggravated extortion if the defendant can prove that the demands made were lawful or made under legitimate circumstances, such as in the course of a contractual agreement.

• Entrapment may also serve as a defense if the defendant can prove that they were induced or coerced into committing the act of aggravated extortion by law enforcement or another individual.