§ 215.20 Bribe receiving by a juror.

Attorney's Note

Under the New York Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class D felonybetween 1 and 7 yearsup to $5,000
For details, see N.Y. Penal Law § 70.00

Have a question?
Click here to chat with a criminal defense lawyer and protect your rights.

Terms Used In N.Y. Penal Law 215.20

  • Juror: A person who is on the jury.

A juror is guilty of bribe receiving by a juror when he solicits, accepts or agrees to accept any benefit from another person upon an agreement or understanding that his vote, opinion, judgment, decision or other action as a juror will thereby be influenced.

Bribe receiving by a juror is a class D felony.