Offences Against Public Administration
ALL CAPITAL OFFENCES & CHARGES WITH $0 ARE HUT CHARGES
Contempt of Court (MISDEMEANOUR)
Principal - 0 months - $0
Accomplice - 0 months - $0
Accessory - 0 months - $0
Description: Disrupting, disobeying, or showing disrespect toward the authority or orders of the court. Subject to Department of Justice discretion.
Points to Prove:
Points to Prove:
- Defendant acted in a manner that disrespected or obstructed the court.
- Actions interfered with judicial authority or proceedings.
- Act was intentional or willful.
Attempted Contempt of Court (MISDEMEANOUR)
Principal - 0 months - $0
Accomplice - 0 months - $0
Accessory - 0 months - $0
Description: Attempting to disrupt, disobey, or disrespect court authority without completing the act.
Points to Prove:
Points to Prove:
- Defendant took steps toward disobeying or obstructing the court.
- Actions did not fully interfere but were intentional.
Impersonation of an Official (FELONY)
Principal - 30 months - $3,000
Accomplice - 30 months - $3,000
Accessory - 18 months - $1,800
Description: Pretending to be a government employee, law enforcement officer, or justice official to deceive or defraud.
Points to Prove:
Points to Prove:
- Defendant assumed the identity of an official.
- Intent was to deceive, defraud, or mislead others.
- Actions were without lawful authority.
Attempted Impersonation of an Official (FELONY)
Principal - 15 months - $1,500
Accomplice - 15 months - $1,500
Accessory - 9 months - $900
Description: Attempting to assume the identity of a government official without completing the act.
Points to Prove:
Points to Prove:
- Defendant took steps to impersonate an official.
- Intent was present, but the act was not fully executed.
Corruption (FELONY)
Principal - 60 months - $7,000
Accomplice - 60 months - $7,000
Accessory - 36 months - $4,200
Description: Misusing one’s position of authority or trust for personal gain or unlawful benefit.
Points to Prove:
Points to Prove:
- Defendant held a position of trust or authority.
- They used that position to obtain personal gain or advantage.
- Actions were intentional and unlawful.
Attempted Corruption (FELONY)
Principal - 30 months - $3,500
Accomplice - 30 months - $3,500
Accessory - 18 months - $2,100
Description: Attempting to misuse a position of authority for personal gain without fully completing the act.
Points to Prove:
Points to Prove:
- Defendant took steps to exploit authority for gain.
- Intent existed but the act was incomplete.
Perjury (FELONY)
Principal - 25 months - $2,500
Accomplice - 25 months - $2,500
Accessory - 15 months - $1,500
Description: Knowingly providing false statements or testimony under oath during a judicial or official proceeding.
Points to Prove:
Points to Prove:
- Defendant gave testimony or statements under oath.
- Statements were knowingly false.
- Intent was to mislead or deceive the court.
Attempted Perjury (FELONY)
Principal - 12 months - $1,250
Accomplice - 12 months - $1,250
Accessory - 8 months - $750
Description: Attempting to give false statements under oath without fully committing the act.
Points to Prove:
Points to Prove:
- Defendant prepared or intended to provide false testimony.
- Intent existed but act was incomplete.
Witness Tampering (FELONY)
Principal - 50 months - $5,000
Accomplice - 50 months - $5,000
Accessory - 30 months - $3,000
Description: Intimidating, threatening, or bribing a witness to influence or alter testimony.
Points to Prove:
Points to Prove:
- Defendant attempted to influence a witness's testimony.
- Actions included threats, intimidation, or bribery.
- Act was intentional and unlawful.
Attempted Witness Tampering (FELONY)
Principal - 25 months - $2,500
Accomplice - 25 months - $2,500
Accessory - 15 months - $1,500
Description: Attempting to intimidate, threaten, or bribe a witness without fully influencing them.
Points to Prove:
Points to Prove:
- Defendant took steps to influence a witness.
- Intent existed but act was incomplete.
Evidence Tampering (FELONY)
Principal - 25 months - $2,000
Accomplice - 25 months - $2,000
Accessory - 15 months - $1,200
Description: Altering, destroying, or concealing evidence to obstruct an investigation or legal proceeding.
Points to Prove:
Points to Prove:
- Defendant altered, destroyed, or concealed evidence.
- Intent was to obstruct justice.
- Action was deliberate and unlawful.
Attempted Evidence Tampering (FELONY)
Principal - 12 months - $1,000
Accomplice - 12 months - $1,000
Accessory - 8 months - $600
Description: Attempting to alter, destroy, or conceal evidence without fully obstructing an investigation.
Points to Prove:
Points to Prove:
- Defendant took steps toward tampering with evidence.
- Intent existed but act was incomplete.
Escaping Custody (FELONY)
Principal - 40 months - $3,000
Accomplice - 40 months - $3,000
Accessory - 24 months - $1,800
Description: Fleeing or attempting to flee from lawful arrest, detention, or imprisonment.
Points to Prove:
Points to Prove:
- Defendant was in lawful custody.
- They attempted or successfully escaped.
- Act was intentional and without authorization.
Attempted Escaping Custody (FELONY)
Principal - 20 months - $1,500
Accomplice - 20 months - $1,500
Accessory - 12 months - $900
Description: Attempting to flee lawful custody without successfully escaping.
Points to Prove:
Points to Prove:
- Defendant took steps toward escaping custody.
- Intent existed but escape was incomplete.
Bribery of a Government Official (FELONY)
Principal - 40 months - $5,000
Accomplice - 40 months - $5,000
Accessory - 24 months - $3,000
Description: Offering or providing anything of value to a government employee to influence their duties or decisions.
Points to Prove:
Points to Prove:
- Defendant offered or gave something of value.
- Intent was to influence official duties.
- Action was unlawful and deliberate.
Attempted Bribery of a Government Official (FELONY)
Principal - 20 months - $2,500
Accomplice - 20 months - $2,500
Accessory - 12 months - $1,500
Description: Attempting to offer or provide value to influence a government official without completing the act.
Points to Prove:
Points to Prove:
- Defendant took steps to bribe or influence an official.
- Intent existed but act was incomplete.
Violating a Court Order (FELONY)
Principal - 30 months - $10,000
Accomplice - 30 months - $10,000
Accessory - 18 months - $6,000
Description: Willful disobedience of a lawful court order, including sentencing terms, protective, or restraining orders.
Points to Prove:
Points to Prove:
- Defendant was subject to a lawful court order.
- They willfully disobeyed or failed to comply.
- Action was intentional and without legal excuse.
Attempted Violating a Court Order (FELONY)
Principal - 15 months - $5,000
Accomplice - 15 months - $5,000
Accessory - 9 months - $3,000
Description: Attempting to disobey or violate a court order without fully committing the act.
Points to Prove:
Points to Prove:
- Defendant took steps toward violating a court order.
- Intent existed but act was incomplete.