Section 135.65. Coercion in the first degree  


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  • 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.