Pennsylvania · Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, Title 18 (Crimes & Offenses)

18 Pa.C.S. § 4701: Bribery in official and political matters

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

A person commits the felony of bribery by offering, accepting, or agreeing to exchange money or benefits in exchange for a public official's or voter's official decision or action, or in exchange for violation of legal duty.

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