Cal. Pen. Code § 522

Current through the 2023 Legislative Session.
Section 522 - Obtaining signature to paper or instrument by extortionate means

Every person who, by any extortionate means, obtains from another his signature to any paper or instrument, whereby, if such signature were freely given, any property would be transferred, or any debt, demand, charge, or right of action created, is punishable in the same manner as if the actual delivery of such debt, demand, charge, or right of action were obtained.

Ca. Pen. Code § 522

Enacted 1872.