[CH10] Offenses Against Public Administration
[10] [01] Bribery
(a) One who offers or confers a benefit on any public servant or voter to influence, and the public servant receiving or soliciting the sesame commits a Felony Offense.
Bribery is a Misdemeanour Offense
Fine: $75
[10] [02] Coercion
(a) One who coerces a public official commits a Misdemeanour unless the coercion is a threat to commit a felony on the official - then the offense is a Felony Offense.
Coercion becomes a Felony Offense if the coercion is a threat to commit a Felony against the official.
Felony Fine: $125
Misdemeanour Jail Time: 10 Seconds
Misdemeanour Fine: $75
[10] [03] Tampering with Witness
(a) This offense consists of one bribing or coercing a witness to:
- Testify falsely.
- Withhold any testimony, information, document or thing.
- Elude legal process summoning one to testify or supply evidence.
- Absent himself from an official proceeding to which he has been legally summoned: The witness is guilty if he solicits or accept a benefit.
Tampering with Witness is a Felony Offense.
Felony Fine: $125
[10] [04] Gift to Public Servant
(a) This applies to public servants:
- In judicial positions.
- Those having custody of prisoners.
- Those in administrative positions.
- Those in legislative positions.
- Those exercising discretion in regards to contracts, purchases, or any other governmental transactions. It also prohibits any public servant from accepting or soliciting any gifts from one who might be affected by or subject to one's official actions.
Gift to Public Servant is a Misdemeanour Offense.
Felony Fine: $75
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