View source for (6)7.1.20 Bribery in the First Degree

A [[(6)1_Definitions#(6)1.1_Person|person]] is guilty of <b>Bribery in the First Degree under</b> this subsection if he or she [[(6)1_Definitions#(6)1.2_Willfully|willfully]]:

(a) <b>Offeror Conduct</b>

Offers, confers, or agrees to confer a [[(6)1_Definitions#(6)1.15_Bribe|bribe]] upon any legal actor as defined in [[Title 2]] for the purpose of:

* Preventing, delaying, influencing, or altering the lawful execution of any official duty, discretion, decision, or [[(6)1_Definitions#(6)1.9_Official_Proceeding|official proceeding]];
* Inducing the legal actor to act or refrain from acting in violation of a legal duty;
* Securing favorable treatment, preferential action, or improper consideration not otherwise authorized by law; or
* Corruptly influencing the outcome of an investigation, charge, proceeding, or enforcement action.

(b) and one or more of the qualifying factors are met:
* The offender has been previously convicted for any felony offense under in this section [[(6)7_Crimes_Against_The_State#(6)7.1_Crimes_Against_Justice|(6)7.1]]; or
* The [[(6)1_Definitions#(6)1.15_Bribe|bribe]] is valued at $20,000 or more; or
* The [[(6)1_Definitions#(6)1.15_Bribe|bribe]] is offered in cooperation with or furtherance of a [[(6)1_Definitions#(6)1.7_Criminal_Organization_/_Criminal_Enterprise|criminal enterprise]] or [[(6)1_Definitions#(6)1.6_Terrorism|terrorism]] scheme.

(c) <b>Completion of Offense</b>

The offense under article (a) this subsection is complete upon the offer, solicitation, agreement, or acceptance of a [[(6)1_Definitions#(6)1.15_Bribe|bribe]], regardless of whether the intended influence is successful or the official action is performed.

(d) <b>Exclusions</b>

This subsection shall not apply to lawful fees, court-approved settlements, plea negotiations, campaign contributions made in compliance with law, or other conduct expressly authorized by statute or court rule.

Bribery in the First Degree is a <b>Class B Felony</b>.