Coercion And Legal Threats

Summary

Threatening to call the police to influence your fathers actions may not constitute legal coercion, which involves unlawful or unethical threats. Coercion typically requires forcing someone to act against their will through threats. An example is threatening physical harm to make someone sign a document. If you have concerns about coercion, consider discussing the situation with a legal professional in New York for personalized advice.

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Is it coercion if I tell my father, "I'm going to call the police on you, if you don't bring up my stuff from downstairs by tonight, because I can't move out with my stuff downstairs"?
Threatening to call the police in this context may not rise to the level of legal coercion, but it could be seen as an improper way to resolve the situation. Coercion typically involves using threats to force someone to act against their will in a way that’s unlawful or unethical.
Is there a reason you think your father might refuse to help with your belongings?
What is an example of coercion in the context of: "Coercion typically involves using threats to force someone to act against their will in a way that’s unlawful or unethical."?
An example of coercion would be threatening to harm someone physically if they do not sign a legal document against their will. This involves using threats to force someone to act in a way that’s unlawful or unethical.
Is there a specific situation you are concerned about regarding coercion?