# Criminal Law (GCR)

## Title 3. Other Crimes Against the Person

### Subtitle 7. Extortion and Other Threats

#### Section 3-705

(a) A person, with the intent to unlawfully extort money, property, labor, services, or anything of value from another, may not verbally threaten to:

  (1) accuse any person of a crime or of anything that, if true, would bring the person into contempt or disrepute; or

  (2)

    (i) cause physical injury to a person;

    (ii) inflict emotional distress on a person;

    (iii) cause economic damage to a person; or

    (iv) cause damage to the property of a person.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.

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Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)