New York State Private Investigator Practice Exam

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What is jury tampering?

Attempt to influence a judge
Attempt to corruptly influence a juror
Attempt to intimidate a witness
Attempt to sway a prosecutor's decision

The correct answer is: Attempt to corruptly influence a juror

Jury tampering refers specifically to the act of corruptly attempting to influence a juror. This can involve offering bribes or coercing jurors to sway their decisions regarding a trial. It undermines the integrity of the judicial process and is a serious offense, as it affects the impartiality that is critical to a fair legal system. The other options mentioned involve different forms of misconduct within the legal framework. Influencing a judge pertains to attempts to affect the decision-making of the court itself. Intimidating a witness involves coercion to manipulate their testimonies or suppress evidence. Swaying a prosecutor's decision involves efforts to influence the prosecutorial process, which is separate from the jury's role in evaluating evidence and rendering a verdict. Each of these actions can negatively impact the justice system, but they do not fall under the specific legal definition of jury tampering, which is solely focused on jurors.