(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 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.