In California, it is illegal to offer a bribe to someone in a position of power in order to influence the person's vote, opinion or decision upon any matter or question brought to that person in their position.

Furthermore, it is illegal for a judicial officer, juror, governmental employee, politician or others in similar positions to accept monetary or tangible bribes or favors to sway their choices in a specific direction.

Bribery is an offense punishable by up to four years in a California prison for the person offering the bribe.

The person accepting the bribe may face punishment even if the bribe was not accepted, but there was intent to accept the bribe. The person accepting a bribe may be forced to pay at least $2,000 in fines and possibly up to double the monetary amount received in the bribe.

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Related Links :
California Penal Code (Bribery)
18 U.S.C. § 201 (Bribery of Public Officials and Witnesses)
U.S. Department of Justice
Transparency International: Corruption Perceptions Index 2006

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