Missouri · Missouri Revised Statutes — Criminal Offenses (Ch. 565–575)
Mo. Rev. Stat. (Crimes) § 575.270: Tampering with a witness or victim
What this law says, in plain English
Tampering with a witness or victim is a class A misdemeanor, or a class D felony if the underlying charge is a felony. The offense includes threatening harm, using force/deception, or offering benefits to induce false testimony or prevent cooperation with law enforcement.
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