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HRS §707-767

Third-degree extortion and its penalty

This law defines third-degree extortion as forcing someone to give up property, labor, or services through threats. It is a misdemeanor, which is a less serious crime than a felony.

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The statute, as written — Extortion in the third degree

(1) A person commits the offense of extortion in the third degree if the person commits extortion of property, labor, or services. (2) Extortion in the third degree is a misdemeanor.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

LawTrove is not legal advice. The summary above is a computer-generated restatement — the authoritative text is the official version linked above.