Los Angeles Extortion Defense Attorney

Beverly Hills White Collar Lawyer

Have you been accused of extortion? If so, Los Angeles white collar defense lawyer Robert M. Bernstein may be able to help. Robert Bernstein offers a free, confidential consultation to discuss your extortion charges and to see how he can offer his services to defend you.

Extortion involves obtaining money, goods or services from another through the use of coercion, duress or threats. The difference between extortion and a violent crime such as robbery is the fact that extortion only involves the threat of possible violence, force or harm, not the imminent danger of that harm. For example, the offender may say, "to make sure nothing happens to you or your family, you need to..."

Extortion Charges in Los Angeles County

A conviction for extortion may result in a number of criminal penalties, including jail or prison time, fines, probation, parole, restitution to the victim. Penalties will vary depending upon the severity of the crime and whether the defendant has any prior criminal offenses on his/her record. A typical extortion sentence may include 2, 3 or 4 years in state prison. Even the attempt to commit extortion is a criminal offense and may result in up to 1 year in county jail.

Los Angeles Extortion Defense Lawyer

As an experienced criminal defense attorney with a background as a former prosecutor under United States Attorney General Janet Reno, Robert M. Bernstein understands how to defend extortion charges in both state and federal court. This may involve building evidence of the defendant's good character, expert witnesses, witness testimony, and physical evidence proving innocence. In any event, early preparation and a thorough investigation as early in the case as possible will make all the difference.

If you or someone you know has been accused of extortion, by consulting a defense lawyer in your area you can get a clear understanding of what to do at this point. Located in Beverly Hills, California, our firm handles cases throughout all of Los Angeles County and the state of California. 

Contact Los Angeles extortion defense lawyer Robert M. Bernstein today!