TCA 39-16-108
Bribing a juror
FELONY CClass C Felony
Sentence enhancement may apply
What does this charge mean?
It is illegal to offer money or monetary benefits to a juror (or for a juror to accept them) with the intent to influence how the juror votes or decides a case. This is a straightforward attempt to corrupt the jury system. Violation is a Class C felony punishable by 3-15 years in prison and up to $10,000 in fines.
Penalty Details
ClassificationClass C Felony
Maximum Jail3-15 years
Maximum Fine$10,000
Penalty SummaryClass C felony; 3-15 years; fine up to $10,000
(a) A person commits an offense who: (1) Offers, confers or agrees to confer any pecuniary benefit upon a juror with the intent that the juror‘s vote, opinion, decision or other action as a juror will be corruptly influenced; or (2) Solicits, accepts or agrees to accept any pecuniary benefit upon any agreement or understanding that the juror’s vote, opinion, decision or other action as a juror will be corruptly influenced. (b) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to nullify or repeal any contempt power of any judge of any court of this state. (c) Bribing a juror is a Class C felony.
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Quick Facts
FELONY C
TCA Section39-16-108
Max Jail3-15 years
Max Fine$10,000