California Penal Code Section 138a
by
Randy Collins on Apr. 20, 2012
Criminal Criminal Felony Criminal Misdemeanor
Summary: Bribery of Witness Regarding Trial Attendance is when someone uses money or valuables to alter someone’s court trial attendance.
Definition
Bribery of Witness Regarding Trial Attendance under California Penal Code Section 138 A, is a criminal offence and it is normally filed as a felony. Bribery of Witness Regarding Trial Attendance is when someone uses money or valuables to alter someone’s court trial attendance.
Elements of the Crime
In order to take an Bribery of Witness Regarding Trial Attendance CPC 138 A case to trial, certain elements of the crime will have to be proven. This includes:
- The accused offered money or a valuable item to affect someone’s court appearance
Punishments for CPC 138 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 Trial Attendance, it is usually filed as a felony, which includes:
Felony charges for Bribery of Witness Regarding Trial Attendance include four years in prison.
Legal Defenses for California Penal Code 138 A
A good lawyer can present many legal and valid defenses for Bribery of Witness Regarding Trial Attendance charges under California Penal Code 138 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 Regarding Trial Attendance. Call (949) 250-6097 to speak to a lawyer, should you be on trial for Bribery of Witness Regarding Trial Attendance.
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