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135.65 – Coercion in the first degree

§ 135.65 Coercion in the first degree.
A person is guilty of coercion in the first degree when he or she
commits the crime of coercion in the second degree, and when:

  1. He or she commits such crime by instilling in the victim a fear
    that he or she will cause physical injury to a person or cause damage to
    property; or
  2. He or she thereby compels or induces the victim to:
    (a) Commit or attempt to commit a felony; or
    (b) Cause or attempt to cause physical injury to a person; or
    (c) Violate his or her duty as a public servant.

    Coercion in the first degree is a class D felony.

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