Blackmail Flashcards
1
Q
What section and act is blackmail under?
A
Section 21, Theft Act 1968
2
Q
What section and act is blackmail under?
A
Section 21, Theft Act 1968
3
Q
What is the definition of Blackmail?
A
“With a view to gain for themselves or another or with intent to cause loss for another, makes an unwarranted demand with menaces (threat)”
4
Q
Offender can ______, victim can have a ______.
A
GAIN
LOSS
5
Q
What is meant by demand with Menaces?
A
- it is complete when the demand is made
E.g demand can be by letter and was already complete when the letter was sent
6
Q
Where can the Criminal Courts in England and Wales deal with blackmail?
A
All over the World
7
Q
What type of offence is blackmail and how many years imprisonment can you get?
A
Indictable only
Max - 14 years imprisonment
