(6)7.1.20 Bribery in the First Degree
A person is guilty of Bribery in the First Degree under this subsection if he or she willfully:
(a) Offeror Conduct
Offers, confers, or agrees to confer a 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 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 bribe is valued at $20,000 or more; or
- The bribe is offered in cooperation with or furtherance of a criminal enterprise or (6)1_Definitions#(6)1.6_Terrorismterrorism scheme.
(c) Completion of Offense
The offense under article (a) this subsection is complete upon the offer, solicitation, agreement, or acceptance of a bribe, regardless of whether the intended influence is successful or the official action is performed.
(d) Exclusions
This section 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 Class C+ Felony.