

Mere preparation is not a substantial step toward committing the crime. [Fifth, the defendant did something that was a substantial step toward committing the crime and that strongly corroborated the defendant’s intent to commit the crime. Third, the defendant acted with the intent to obtain the property įourth, commerce from one state to another affected in some way Second, the defendant obtained the property with ’s consent

For the defendant to be found guilty of that charge, the government must prove each of the following elements beyond a reasonable doubt:įirst, the defendant ] to part with property by the wrongful use of actual or threatened force, violence, or fear

The defendant is charged in the indictment with extortion by force, violence, or fear in violation of Section 1951 of Title 18 of the United States Code.
