C ch3nzo23 New member Jun 9, 2009 #1 Why? What are the penalties for it? What can someone do (legally) if they are being blackmailed, call the Police? Like if someone is having an affair and I know about it, why can't I ask for money in exchange for silence?
Why? What are the penalties for it? What can someone do (legally) if they are being blackmailed, call the Police? Like if someone is having an affair and I know about it, why can't I ask for money in exchange for silence?
P Phil A New member Jun 9, 2009 #2 Because it is morally wrong and the law agrees that it should be a punishable offence.
