The crime of blackmail in Muskogee is governed by Oklahoma law. Anyone found guilty of this crime will face a felony conviction. Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 1488
Blackmail in Muskogee Defined
The state defines blackmail broadly. Thus, a range of actions may land someone in jail for the crime of blackmail in Muskogee.
One can commit blackmail verbally or in writing, as long as they have the intent to induce another into a particular action.
The following can result in a charge of blackmail in Muskogee:
1. Accusing or threatening to accuse any person of a crime or conduct which would tend to degrade and disgrace the person accused.
2. Exposing or threatening to expose any fact, report, or information concerning any person which would in any way subject such person to the ridicule or contempt of society.
3. Threatening to report a person as being illegally present in the United States. However, this must be coupled with the threat that such accusation or exposure will be communicated to a third person or persons unless the person threatened or some other person pays or delivers to the accuser or some other person some thing of value or does some act against his or her will.
Blackmail is a felony punishable by imprisonment in the State Penitentiary for up to five years. A fine up to to $10,000 is possible. The court can choose one penalty, or both.
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