Based on these facts, Johansen is guilty of the offense of:

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Johansen is guilty of solicitation, as he requested and attempted to persuade someone to commit a crime on his behalf (in this case, murder). Extortion involves using threats to obtain something from someone, bribery involves offering something in exchange for a desired action, and attempted murder would require Johansen to have taken direct action towards the commission of the crime. Since he only solicited someone else to do it, solicitation is the most appropriate charge.

Based on These Facts, Johansen Is Guilty of the Offense