97-9-119 - Bribe receiving by a juror. - Mississippi Statutes

§ 97-9-119. Bribe receiving by a juror.
 

(1)  A person commits the crime of bribe receiving by a juror if he intentionally or knowingly solicits, accepts or agrees to accept any benefit upon an agreement or understanding that his vote, opinion, decision or other action as a juror will thereby be influenced. 

(2)  Bribe receiving by a juror is a Class 1 felony. 
 

Sources: Laws, 2006, ch. 387, § 10, eff from and after July 1, 2006.