Intimidation and extortion are related offenses that involve threats to another to obtain something or cause the other person to perform or omit to perform an act. Both charges carry the potential for serious penalties, including a felony conviction on your record, years in prison, fines, and more.

Is it a crime to intimidate someone?

Intimidation (also called cowing) is intentional behavior that "would cause a person of ordinary sensibilities" to fear injury or harm. ... Intimidation is a criminal offense in several U.S. states.

What kind of crime is intimidation?

Intimidation is found in Section 13(1) of the Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Act 2007 (NSW). Intimidation has a broad definition and can refer to any act that creates fear of physical or mental harm. Intimidation can include physical as well as non-physical acts. It can also include threats of future harm.