Montana · Montana Code Annotated — Title 45, Crimes

MCA Title 45 § 45-7-102: Threats and other improper influence in official and political matters

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

A person commits an offense by threatening harm to influence a public servant's official decisions, by privately communicating with officials to improperly influence judicial or administrative proceedings, or by injuring a public servant because of their official duties. Conviction carries up to 10 years imprisonment and/or a $50,000 fine.

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