Frank writes a very threatening letter with the intent to extort money from a rival businessman. He wants money to keep silent about a scam that the other businessman had conducted on others. He writes the letter, signs the letter, writes the man’s name and address, and places it in an envelope and puts a stamp on the envelope. He puts it into the “outgoing” mail to be taken in the morning mail and leaves for the night. In the morning, he has an attack of conscience, and decides to wait and not mail it. However, when he gets to work, the secretary has already sent the mail out. What crime would Frank be guilty of?
a. Attempted extortion, if no money obtained.
b. Embezzlement.
c. Extortion.
d. No crime, since he in fact was undecided about sending it.
a. Attempted extortion, if no money obtained.
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