Extortion Lawyer in Columbus
ORC § 2905.11
Defined
- With purpose to obtain any valuable thing or valuable benefit,
- Threatening to commit any felony,
- Threatening a person, damaging a person’s personal or business reputation, or damaging a person’s credit.
Potential Penalties
Under Ohio law, extortion is a third-degree felony and can be penalized by a prison sentence of 6–9 months in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.
At Funkhouser Law, from the moment a client walks through the door, we presume that they are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. As such, we work hard to accomplish the most favorable outcome for each of our clients.
If you have been accused of extortion, please call Funkhouser Law for a free consultation with an experienced, peer-rated lawyer.
Meet Our Team
When Your Future is On the Line, We're Here to Help
Our team is comprised of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing top-notch legal representation. Get to know the individuals who are committed to your success.
Real Experiences from Our Clients
Dedicated to Your Defense
-
“My family and I will recommend him and use him in the future if we need an attorney.”- R.A.
-
“We will always recommend Doug and wish him endless success and prosperity in every challenge he faces.”- LF & TF
-
“- John F.
J and I again want to thank you very much for the outstanding professional help that you provided on J’s behalf.
” -
“Now whenever someone needs legal services or advice, I immediately refer them to Doug Funkhouser because I know he will do a superb job of defending them.”- C.G.
-
“I was pleasantly surprised at the level of knowledge, patience and ownership taken while handling my case in front of the necessary people in court.”- T.G.
-
“As a lawyer I understood the problems facing me when I was cited for OVI. I knew Doug and his reputation, but still had much trepidation about my case. Through the course of his representation he alleviated these concerns and kept me calm.”- R.B.
-
“The thing I appreciate most about Doug was his honesty. I always felt like I could trust what he told me and in fact I was smart to do so.”- J.W.
-
“You took a lot of the stress out of going to court and working around my schedule.”- David A.
-
“So we were confused and disoriented but Mr. Funkhouser was really patient and highly professional every time we called or met with him.”- E.J.