California § 519 - Fear, such as will constitute extortion, may be induced by a threat of any of the
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§ 519. Fear, such as will constitute extortion, may be induced by a threat of any of the
Fear, such as will constitute extortion, may be induced by a threat of any of the following: 1. To do an unlawful injury to the person or property of the individual threatened or of a third person. 2. To accuse the individual threatened, or a relative of his or her, or a member of his or her family, of a crime. 3. To expose, or to impute to him, her, or them a deformity, disgrace, or crime. 4. To expose a secret affecting him, her, or them. 5. To report his, her, or their immigration status or suspected immigration status.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 519
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 519 cover?
Section 519 ("Fear, such as will constitute extortion, may be induced by a threat of any of the") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 519?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 519 apply to my situation?
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