Offering money to a juror to influence a verdict constitutes jury tampering, can result in criminal charges, and can lead a court to dismiss the jury and take remedial steps such as selecting an anonymous jury.
November 17, 2025
high
procedural
General legal consequences and judicial remedies associated with attempts to bribe or corrupt jurors in criminal trials.
Offering money to a juror in exchange for returning a particular verdict constitutes juror bribery or jury tampering and is a criminal offense.
November 17, 2025
high
criminal_law
Legal principle addressing attempts to corrupt the judicial process by influencing jurors with payments or favors.