Delaware Code Title 11 Sec. 1261 – Bribing a witness; class E felony
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A person is guilty of bribing a witness when the person offers, confers or agrees to confer any benefit upon a witness or a person about to be called as a witness in any official proceeding upon an agreement or understanding that:
(1) The testimony of the witness will thereby be influenced; or
(2) The witness will be absent from, or otherwise avoid or seek to avoid appearing or testifying at, the official proceeding.
Attorney's Note
Under the Delaware Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class E felony | up to 5 years |
Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 11 Sec. 1261
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
Bribing a witness is a class E felony.
11 Del. C. 1953, § ?1261; 58 Del. Laws, c. 497, § ?1; 67 Del. Laws, c. 130, § ?8; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § ?1;