Penal Code § 519 PC is the California statute that defines “fear” for the purposes of the crime of extortion. According to this section, fear is a victim’s reaction to certain threats made by the extortionist. The language of the code section reads as follows: 519. Fear, such as will constitute extortion, may be induced …
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