New York statute

N.Y. Penal Law § 215.25 — Tampering with a juror in the first degree

Current through 2026 legislative session (LBDC text via OpenLegislation as of 2026-07-17)

Part of Article 215: Other Offenses Relating to Judicial and Other Proceedings, New York Penal Law.

Criminal charges under this statute

Tampering with a juror in the first degree

Full text of N.Y. Penal Law § 215.25

Statutory text current through the 2026 legislative session (LBDC text via OpenLegislation as of 2026-07-17). This publication reproduces the text of the Consolidated Laws of New York as provided by the New York State Senate's Open Legislation service (Legislative Bill Drafting Commission statutory text); it is not the official statutes of the State of New York.

N.Y. Penal Law § 215.25Primary source, current through the 2026 legislative session (LBDC text via OpenLegislation as of 2026-07-17)

215.25 Tampering with a juror in the first degree. A person is guilty of tampering with a juror in the first degree when, with intent to influence the outcome of an action or proceeding, he communicates with a juror in such action or proceeding, except as authorized by law. Tampering with a juror in the first degree is a class A misdemeanor.

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What class of misdemeanor is tampering with a juror in the first degree in New York?

Tampering with a juror in the first degree is a Class A Misdemeanor in New York under N.Y. Penal Law § 215.25.

Which New York statute covers tampering with a juror in the first degree?

Tampering with a juror in the first degree is governed by N.Y. Penal Law § 215.25 (Tampering with a juror in the first degree).

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