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The evidenciary theory of blackmail: Taking motives...

Authors :
Berman, Mitchell N.
Source :
University of Chicago Law Review. Summer 98, Vol. 65 Issue 3, p795. 84p.
Publication Year :
1998

Abstract

Proposes a theory called `evidentiary theory of blackmail,' which purports to justify the reason for criminalizing blackmail. Discussion on the controversy of blackmail as a crime among legal scholars and philosophers; Examination of the various theories that tackles the controversy of blackmail as a criminal act.

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Subjects :
*EXTORTION
*CRIMINAL law

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Language :
English
ISSN :
00419494
Volume :
65
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
University of Chicago Law Review
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
915567
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2307/1600300
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