This law section addresses bribery-related offenses involving court officials, witnesses, and sports participants in Virginia. It specifies penalties for giving or accepting bribes to influence decisions, testimony, or game outcomes. The statutes categorize these offenses as Class 4, 5, or 6 felonies depending on the nature of the bribery.
Giving, offering, or promising money or other valuables to a court commissioner, auditor, arbitrator, umpire, or juror with the intent to influence their decision is considered bribery and is a Class 4 felony.
Bribing a witness to prevent testimony or to induce false testimony is a Class 6 felony under Virginia law.
Yes, offering valuable items to influence a sports participant to lose or manipulate the outcome is a Class 5 felony.
Bribery offenses are classified as Class 4, 5, or 6 felonies, with Class 4 being the most serious among these, depending on the specific offense.