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609.498.2a(b)
Statute ID:
13579
Statute Function ID:
29675
Tampering w/Witness - 3rd Degree - Proof of Intimidation - Definition
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Statute Number:
609.498.2a(b)
Enactment Date:
May 10, 2010
Effective Date:
Aug 1, 2010
Expiration Date:
Repealed?:
No
Summary Text:
Tampering w/Witness - 3rd Degree - Proof of Intimidation - Definition
Statute ID:
13579
Created:
Jul 20, 2010 by mnjis.legal.analyst@state.mn.us
Updated:
Jul 20, 2010 by mnjis.legal.analyst@state.mn.us
Last Update Action:
Added
Legal Analyst Comment:
Summary Text:
Tampering w/Witness - 3rd Degree - Proof of Intimidation - Definition
Link to MN Statute Text:
https://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/609/498.html
Legislative Session:
2010 - Regular
Session Law Text?:
No
Statute text last updated on:
Jul 20, 2010
(a) Unless a greater penalty is applicable under subdivision 1, 1b, or 2, whoever does any of the following is guilty of tampering with a witness in the third degree and may be sentenced as provided in subdivision 3: (1) intentionally prevents or dissuades or intentionally attempts to prevent or dissuade by means of intimidation, a person who is or may become a witness from attending or testifying at any trial, proceeding, or inquiry authorized by law; (2) by means of intimidation, intentionally influences or attempts to influence a person who is or may become a witness to testify falsely at any trial, proceeding, or inquiry authorized by law; (3) intentionally prevents or dissuades or attempts to prevent or dissuade by means of intimidation, a person from providing information to law enforcement authorities concerning a crime; or (4) by means of intimidation, intentionally influences or attempts to influence a person to provide false information concerning a crime to law enforcement authorities. (b) In a prosecution under this subdivision, proof of intimidation may be based on a specific act or on the totality of the circumstances.
