If you have been charged with extortion, you need contact the Orange County white collar lawyers at Law Office of Michael L. Guisti right away. Extortion is commonly known as blackmail. You are generally charged with this crime if you use a force of threat to compel somebody to either do something for you or perform some kind of action for you. If you are being accused of this crime, it is very important that you not only read this information, but contact our firm, because this crime carries potential prison time.