Delaware Code Title 11 Sec. 1263 – Tampering with a witness; class E felony
A person is guilty of tampering with a witness when:
(1) The person knowingly induces, influences or impedes any witness or victim by false statement, fraud or deceit, with intent to affect the testimony or availability of such witness; or
(2) The person intentionally causes physical injury to any party or witness or intentionally damages the property of any party or witness on account of past, present or future attendance at any court proceeding or official proceeding of this State or on account of past, present, or future testimony in any action pending therein; or
(3) The person knowingly intimidates a witness or victim under circumstances set forth in subchapter III of Chapter 35 of this title.
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. 1263
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
- State: means the State of Delaware; and when applied to different parts of the United States, it includes the District of Columbia and the several territories and possessions of the United States. See Delaware Code Title 1 Sec. 302
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
Tampering with a witness is a class E felony.
11 Del. C. 1953, § ?1263; 58 Del. Laws, c. 497, § ?1; 63 Del. Laws, c. 20, § ?1; 63 Del. Laws, c. 275, §§ ?1, 2; 67 Del. Laws, c. 130, § ?8; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § ?1;