California Penal Code Section 137A
by
Randy Collins on Apr. 20, 2012
Criminal Criminal Felony Criminal Misdemeanor
Summary: Bribery of Witness Regarding Testimony is when someone uses money or valuables to alter someone’s account of a criminal activity to an officer or a judge.
Definition
Bribery of Witness Regarding Testimony under California Penal Code Section 137 A, is a criminal offence and it is normally filed as a felony. Bribery of Witness Regarding Testimony is when someone uses money or valuables to alter someone’s account of a criminal activity to an officer or a judge.
Elements of the Crime
In order to take an Bribery of Witness Regarding Testimony CPC 137 A case to trial, certain elements of the crime will have to be proven. This includes:
· That the defendant deliberately offered money or something of value to influence a statement
Someone who accepts this offer is also guilty of penal code 137 A.
Punishments for CPC 137 A
These penalties are to be determined by a judge and he/she will make a decision based on the circumstances surrounding the case.
When found guilty of Bribery of Witness Regarding Testimony, it is usually filed as a felony, which includes:
Felony charges for Bribery of Witness Regarding Testimony include four years in prison.
Legal Defenses for California Penal Code 137 A
A good lawyer can present many legal and valid defenses for Bribery of Witness Regarding Testimony charges under California Penal Code 137 A to prove someone’s innocence. MacGregor and Collins is based in Orange County, California, and has successfully defended those who were falsely accused of Bribery of Witness. Call (949) 250-6097 to speak to a lawyer, should you be on trial for Bribery of Witness Regarding Testimony.
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