§ 11.406. Criminal coercion.
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/us/cfr/t25/s§ 11.406·A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
(a)A person is guilty of criminal coercion if, with purpose to unlawfully restrict another's freedom of action to his or her detriment, he or she threatens to:
(1)Commit any criminal offense; or
(2)Accuse anyone of a criminal offense; or
(3)Take or withhold action as an official, or cause an official to take or withhold action.
(b)Criminal coercion is classified as a misdemeanor.