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HRS §707-765

First-degree extortion and its penalties

This law makes it a serious crime to use threats to get property, labor, or services worth more than $200 in a year, or to make or collect a loan using threats. It is a class B felony, which is a serious crime with severe penalties.

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The statute, as written — Extortion in the first degree

(1) A person commits the offense of extortion in the first degree if the person commits extortion: (a) Of property, labor, or services the value of which exceeds $200 in total during any twelve-month period; or (b) By making or financing any extortionate extension of credit, or by collecting any extension of credit by extortionate means. (2) Extortion in the first degree is a class B felony.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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