Missouri Laws 575.260 – Tampering with a judicial proceeding — penalty
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1. A person commits the offense of tampering with a judicial proceeding if, with the purpose to influence the official action of a judge, juror, special master, referee, arbitrator, state prosecuting or circuit attorney, state assistant prosecuting or circuit attorney, or attorney general in a judicial proceeding, he or she:
(1) Threatens or causes harm to any person or property; or
Attorney's Note
Under the Missouri Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class D felony | up to 7 years | up to $10,000 |
Terms Used In Missouri Laws 575.260
- Juror: A person who is on the jury.
- person: may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate, and to partnerships and other unincorporated associations. See Missouri Laws 1.020
- Property: includes real and personal property. See Missouri Laws 1.020
- State: when applied to any of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories, and the words "United States" includes such district and territories. See Missouri Laws 1.020
(2) Engages in conduct reasonably calculated to harass or alarm such official or juror; or
(3) Offers, confers, or agrees to confer any benefit, direct or indirect, upon such official or juror.
2. The offense of tampering with a judicial proceeding is a class D felony.