(6)7.1.20 Bribery in the First Degree: Difference between revisions
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(b) and one or more of the qualifying factors are met: | (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 | * 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 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. | * 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> | (c) <b>Completion of Offense</b> | ||
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(d) <b>Exclusions</b> | (d) <b>Exclusions</b> | ||
This | 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 | Bribery in the First Degree is a <b>Class B Felony</b>. | ||
Latest revision as of 03:01, 17 December 2025
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)7.1; 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 terrorism 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 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 Class B Felony.