SPECIFIC PENAL CODES LAW — CALIFORNIA
Bribery Laws in California — PC §67 and PC §68
Bribery of public officials under PC §67 (giving) and PC §68 (receiving) are felonies carrying 2–4 years in state prison. Commercial bribery under PC §641.3 covers private sector bribery. Federal bribery charges under 18 U.S.C. §201 carry up to 15 years.
Reviewed by Daniel S. Rubin, CA Bar 302093 · Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney
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Bribery California — At a Glance
- Law / Code
- PC §67 / PC §68 / PC §641.3
- Classification
- Felony
- Maximum Penalty
- 2, 3, or 4 years state prison
- Probation Eligible
- Yes in some cases
- Strike Offense
- No
- Related Codes
- PC §67PC §68PC §641.318 U.S.C. §201
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