State v. Adams

Citations

• 30 Del. 335
• 7 Boyce 335
• 106 A. 287
• 1919 Del. LEXIS 33

Syllabus

<p>1. Threats—“Extort”—Exaction.</p> <p>The word “extort,” in Rev. Code 1915, § 4804, means to take from unlawfully; to exact something wrongfully from a party by threats or putting in fear.</p> <p>2. Threats—Extortion—Defenses—Truth of Charge.</p> <p>It is no defense to an accusation of extortion that the charges threatened by the defendant, and by which he obtained money or other valuable property, were true.</p> <p>3. Criminal Law—Proof.</p> <p>The state must prove the ingredients of the crime charged, and must prove the guilt of accused beyond a reasonable doubt.</p>