Illinois · Criminal Code of 2012 (720 ILCS 5)

720 ILCS 5 § 33-1: Bribery

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

Bribery is offering, promising, or giving property or personal advantage to a public officer, employee, juror, or witness to influence their official duties, or soliciting/receiving such benefits with that understanding. It is a Class 2 felony.

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