Nebraska Statutes 28-920. Bribery of a juror; penalty; juror receiving bribe; penalty
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(1) A person commits bribery of a juror if he offers, confers, or agrees to confer any benefit upon a juror with intent to influence the juror’s vote, opinion, decision, or other action as a juror.
Attorney's Note
Under the Nebraska Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class IV felony | up to 2 years | up to $10,000 |
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 28-920
- Action: shall include any proceeding in any court of this state. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
- Juror: A person who is on the jury.
- Person: shall include bodies politic and corporate, societies, communities, the public generally, individuals, partnerships, limited liability companies, joint-stock companies, and associations. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
(2) Bribery of a juror is a Class IV felony.
(3) A juror commits a Class IV felony if he accepts or agrees to accept any benefit from another person for the purpose of influencing his vote, opinion, decision, or other action as a juror.