A person is guilty of a misdemeanor if, with intent to influence the outcome of an official proceeding, he communicates with a juror, except as may be authorized by law. SOURCE: Cal. § 1105 (T.D. 3, 1969); Cal. § 1148 (1971). CROSS-REFERENCES: §§ 49.10 (c) - Public Servant Including a juror; § 49.20 - Bribery of a Public Servant; § 49.30 - Public Servant Receiving Bribes; § 49.60 - Giving a gratuity to a public servant; § 49.70 - Public Servant Receiving an unlawful gratuity; § 49.50 - Threatening a juror. COMMENT: This crime of Ajury tampering@ extends the policy beyond the deceptions dealing with unlawful activity towards jurors by insulating the juries from all improper communications, regardless of their intent or content.
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