{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "penal", "section": "215.25", "citation": "Penal Law § 215.25", "heading": "Tampering with a juror in the first degree", "text": ["§ 215.25 Tampering with a juror in the first degree.", "A person is guilty of tampering with a juror in the first degree when, with intent to influence the outcome of an action or proceeding, he communicates with a juror in such action or proceeding, except as authorized by law.", "Tampering with a juror in the first degree is a class A misdemeanor."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/PEN/215.25", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "A person commits first-degree juror tampering by **communicating with a juror, without legal authorization, intending to influence the outcome of the action or proceeding**. ★ The offense is a **class A misdemeanor**.", "in_force_on": "2026-05-31", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/penal/215.25", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}