§ 135.65 Coercion in the first degree
PL § 135.65
§ 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 third 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.
