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4701 – Bribery In Official And Political Matters | Pennsylvania Law

Pennsylvania law makes bribery involving public officials and voters a third-degree felony, prohibiting offering or accepting benefits for official actions.

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4701 – Bribery In Official And Political Matters

Pennsylvania Title 18 - Crimes and Offenses § 4701

Summary

Pennsylvania's Section 4701 criminalizes bribery involving public officials, party members, and voters, making it a third-degree felony to offer or accept benefits in exchange for official actions. The law covers bribery related to decision-making, votes, recommendations, and violations of legal duties. It also states that defenses based on the recipient's qualifications or status are not valid.

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In simple terms: Pennsylvania law makes bribery involving public officials and voters a third-degree felony, prohibiting offering or accepting benefits for official actions.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.