N.Y. Penal Law 215.13 – Tampering with a witness in the first degree
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§ 215.13 Tampering with a witness in the first degree.
Attorney's Note
Under the New York Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class B felony | between 1 and 25 years | up to $30,000 |
Terms Used In N.Y. Penal Law 215.13
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
A person is guilty of tampering with a witness in the first degree when:
1. He intentionally causes serious physical injury to a person for the purpose of obstructing, delaying, preventing or impeding the giving of testimony in a criminal proceeding by such person or another person or for the purpose of compelling such person or another person to swear falsely; or
2. He intentionally causes serious physical injury to a person on account of such person or another person having testified in a criminal proceeding.
Tampering with a witness in the first degree is a class B felony.