>> 50 0 obj All of the offenses mentioned in this paragraph are also class A misdemeanors. Alaska Stat. Gen. Laws Ann. Ann. B ` W 6 Dual employment violation punishable by civil penalty of $50 per day. Stat. Mich. Comp. S.D. 24.2-953. Ann. Designation of insurer on a public contract. 76-8-106. 4712. Ann. 18-8-404. Ann. Code Ann. Ethics and Public Corruption Laws: Penalties - National Conference of Penalty includes term of imprisonment for not more than 10 years or less than 1 year and 1 day. 4895. Penal Law 70.00. N.Y. 9A.68.040. N.J. Stat. 750.117. If $500 or more, punishable by not more than 10 years imprisonment and no more than $10,000 fine. Nev. Rev. N.C. Gen. Stat. 16-10-4.Willful and intentional violation of the terms of a public officer's oath shall be punished by imprisonment of between 1 and 5 years. 39-16-404. Ann. Code Ann. Code Ann. Prosecutors have dropped all charges against Chico Bell . Punishments correspond to how bad an instance of misconduct is viewed in the eyes of a state and in consideration of the harm a violation may cause. Attempt to provide a pecuniary benefit for bribery. endobj 102.04 & Ohio Rev. 11 R.I. Gen. Laws Ann. Additionally, employees may be subject to reprimand, probation, demotion, suspension, or discharge. Ann. Ann. 102.99. N.H. Rev. tit. N.H. Rev. Ann. Cent. Unlawful compensation for assistance in public matters. Results in ineligibility to serve in any public office in the state. Intentional disclosure or use of confidential information acquired in the course of official duties. 521.020. Stat. Codified Laws 22-12A-1 & S.D. 18 Pa. Stat. Md. Ann. Ann. Conn. Gen. Stat. 11.56.100 et seq. Ann. Second degree official misconduct. 52:13D-22. Undertaking prohibited kinds of contracts with a state agency. 14:140. Stat. 534.030. Ky. Rev. 1-22-7. For an intentional violation of this chapter where a penalty is not otherwise specified. A Louisiana grand jury has accused eight police officers of using excessive force in arresting two men after a chase in January. /P 0 Ann. Ark. 1-100. Wis. Stat. Neb. Term of imprisonment not to exceed 1 year. Stat. Wis. Stat. Ann. 21-6002. Code Ann. Ann. No more than 12 months imprisonment or $1,000 fine, or both, no less than 3 months imprisonment or $250 fine. 15.342b.When punishments for criminal violations are not otherwise prescribed by statute, felonies are punishable by imprisonment not more than 4 years or a fine of no more than $5,000, or both. S.C. Code Ann. Wyo. Use of public funds, time, personnel for private gain. Improper disclosure of bid or proposal. Ann. Get free summaries of new opinions delivered to your inbox! Ariz. Rev. Acceptance of additional compensation for performance of legislative duties. Title 9. Penal Law 496.04. Knowingly failing or refusing to file a financial statement as required is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of between $100 and $1,000. Ind. 33 L.P.R.A. Prohibited splitting of profits, fees or commissions punishable by a fine of not more than $10,000, imprisonment of up to 10 years, or both. Stat. In addition to other remedies provided by law, a violation of the Public Ethics Law shall be grounds to void any state action taken based on the violative act or acts. 573.081. Or. 105.478. Louisiana Correctional Officer Arrested for Malfeasance in Office After Code Ann. May be fined not more than $10,000. 1108. 28-925. Ann. 2C:43-3. 11.56.124. Ohio Rev. Louisiana Revised Statutes 14:134.1 - Malfeasance in office; sexual conduct prohibited with persons in the custody and supervision of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections Current as of: 2021 | Check for updates | Other versions Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 14:134.1 Conn. Gen. Stat. Neb. Code Ann. Alaska Stat. 11-41-3. Compensation for past official duty. This undated photo provided by the West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office, in Louisiana, shows Officer Nolan Dehon III. Stat. Me. Member of the legislature soliciting employment with a state department or institution, punishable by between $100 and $1,000 and a term of imprisonment between 1 and 5 years. Unlawful compensation for assistance in government matters. Political Reform, is a misdemeanor. 53a-41. Del. Regardless of classification of a crime, may fine any higher amount that the limits prescribed that does not exceed twice the pecuniary gain derived from the crime by the defendant. 4 attempted malfeasance in office; to provide that convictions for attempted 5 malfeasance in office may be set aside; to provide relative to expungement of records 6 of arrest and conviction for attempted malfeasance in office; and to provide for 7 related matters. Ky. Rev. Ann. Receiving a bribe. 76-8-404. Code Ann. For a second offense, misdemeanor punishable by between $2,500 and $5,000 and imprisonment of minimum 30 days. Stat. Accepting a bribe, punishable by forfeiture of office, permanent disqualification from public office, imprisonment not to exceed 10 years, or fine of not more than $5,000. Stat. Nev. Rev. Nev. Rev. 21, 382. Gov't Code 3001.Willful or knowing violation of the statutory chapter on ethics, i.e. Mo. Neb. Ohio Rev. Off. Commission may then levy administrative penalties not to exceed $1,000 for violations, plus restitution, including but not limited to: failure to timely file a complete and correct statement of economic interests. 28-106. 21-6005. 273, 1. Ann. 7-6-218. 42.20.070. Gen. Laws Ann. Stat. 6.761. Del. April Foulcard Convicted of Malfeasance in Office, Theft, and Bank Fine not to exceed $2,500. Ann. Restitution plus a fine of up to $200,000. According to West Feliciana Parish . Also results in permanent disqualification from office. False statement in a declaration of candidacy. 838.021. 750.214. Louisiana v. Thompson :: 2017 :: Louisiana Supreme Court Decisions Punishable by a term of imprisonment of 6 to 12 months, (Ohio Rev. Ky. Rev. Dinelle Hardin called on Louisiana Gov. Conn. Gen. Stat. 8-13-780. Tex. Disclosure of confidential information provided to the government. 2C:43-3. Negligence in the performance of duty if damages to public property do not exceed $10,000, plus restitution. Stat. N.D. 18-1.3-401. 838.021. Any person who makes false statements to the commission or an employee of the commission without reason to believe the accuracy of the statements. Fla. Stat. 5/5-4.5-35. 4884. Mich. Comp. N.Y. Ann. N.J. Stat. Ann. Utah Code Ann. Louisiana Revised Statutes 14:14:134.2 - Malfeasance in office Rev. 21-6002 & 21-6005. failure to properly report expenditure of public moneys when required by law). 6.737. Ann. 730 Ill. Comp. 5-52-105. 9A.68.010. Trading in public office. Retaliation for past official action. tit. 14:134.3.Unauthorized retaining or diverting for personal use any part of the salary or fees to any other public officer or employee punishable by not more than 5 years, $5,000 fine, or both. Violations of the Code of Legislative Ethics may constitute ethical misconduct, (Ky. Rev. Mass. 33 L.P.R.A. 706-640. Codified Laws 22-12A-7. Official misconduct, which also results in forfeiture of office. Colo. Rev. Rev. Ark. t | 3 Ann. Likewise but with misdemeanors, imprisonment not to exceed 90 days or a fine not to exceed $500, or both. Ann. Stat. Ohio Rev. Wis. Stat. Ky. Rev. Unlawful compensation or reward for official behavior. 47 15 N.C. Gen. Stat. Ann. 6-5-107. 80.50. N.Y. Stat. Stat. N.Y. Wyo. Ariz. Rev. Ann. Bribery, if value is $200 or less. Code Ann. Stat. Stat. 1-89. Tex. Wash. Rev. La. 558.011. Code Ann. After reviewing the evidence, the Louisiana Supreme Court concluded the evidence was sufficient to find defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt as to Count I of the malfeasance in office charge; however, as to Counts II and III, the Court found no rational trier of fact could have found defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Me. 750.503. Ann. Giving or accepting gratuities for an official function. N.D. Maximum penalties are a fine of $10,000 and 9 months imprisonment. Stat. Sess., No. Conn. Gen. Stat. 18-1355. Code Ann. La. La. Wis. Stat. Misuse of information. And every state does things in its own way. 4702. Ann. 76-8-202. Stat. Ann. Gov't Code Ann. NEW ORLEANS CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY, Elizabeth B Carpenter Law Firm 201 St Charles Ave Suite 2500, New Orleans, LA 70170. Stat. Fine not to exceed $5,000. Ann. Imprisonment not more than 1 year. Improper compensation. 4881. Cent. Stat. A legislator convicted of any crime under the Legislative Power chapter shall forfeit his or her office and be forever disqualified from holding any office in the state. Ann. Presumptive penalties include $1,000 to $100,000 and 1 to 3 years imprisonment. Ky. Rev. Ann. { ^ [ u 197.230.Class C felonies: Ethics commission is authorized to impose civil penalties for violations of ethics matters under its jurisdiction, which may not exceed $5,000 for a first willful violation, $10,000 for a second separate willful violation, and $25,000 for a third. Ky. Rev. Cent. Punishable by term of imprisonment between 1 and 7 years. He remained on active duty nearly three years after Greenes death. 18 Pa. Stat. 21-6003. 2929.22. Ann. S.D. Fla. Stat. Stat. Va. Code Ann. Utah Code Ann. Rev. Code Ann. Sentence of between 1 and 5 years. CNN has reached out to the indicted officers for comment. 2C:27-12. Ann. Code Ann. Code Ann. Kan. Stat. Gov't Code 91000. Omission in the performance of duty resulting in a loss of public funds or damages to public property if the loss is over $10,000. 4893. 521.050. AVILA-VENEGAS was sentenced to 36 months of imprisonment, three years of supervised release, and a total of $500.00 in mandatory special assessment fees . Troopers say Greenes death was caused by crash-related blunt force chest trauma that resulted in a fractured sternum and ruptured aorta and said they used force for their own personal safety and for the safety of the public, according to court documents. Ark. Laws Ann. Code Ann. 12.1-12-02. 33 L.P.R.A. Code Ann. Tex. 5-52-107. A. Malfeasance in office is committed when any public officer or public employee shall: (1) Intentionally refuse or fail to perform any duty lawfully required of him, as such officer or employee; or (2) Intentionally perform any such duty in an unlawful manner; or Presumptive term of imprisonment of 3 years and $5,000 fine. 720 Ill. Comp. Cent. Utah Code Ann. 5-4-201. Okla. Stat. Restitution also required. 16-10-1.Violations of the Codes of Ethics may result in: a civil fine not to exceed $10,000, and restitution. Conn. Gen. Stat. Minn. Stat. 53a-41. 218A.970. Extortion. Stat. 4884. 0000000731 00000 n Soliciting unlawful compensation. Code Ann. 105.492. We are not done until someone goes to jail for this, she added. 534.040. 18-113. Ann. Ariz. Rev. Stat. Fine not to exceed $1,000. Fraud or embezzlement committed in public office punishable by maximum 10 years imprisonment and $5,000 fine, and results in permanent disqualification from holding public office. A. Malfeasance in office is committed when any public officer or public employee shall: (1) Intentionally refuse or fail to perform any duty lawfully required of him, as such officer or employee; or (2) Intentionally perform any such duty in an unlawful manner; or Penal Law 496.02. N.M. Stat. Code Ann. 6-5-117. 67-16-12. /Root 48 0 R 750.175. Del. 30-24-1. Sentence of imprisonment not to exceedtwo years. Ann. Punishable by imprisonment between 8and 15 years. S.D. 15A-1340.17. Stat. Ann. 576.020. Buying and selling offices. Neb. 534.030. Receipt of compensation not provided by law for actions within the scope of official duties. Ariz. Rev. Ariz. Rev. Mo. 2C:30-2. Ann. 6.611) over which the Legislative Ethics Commission has jurisdiction, and may issue civil penalties or recommend discipline to be voted upon by the respective chamber from which a violator originated. 76-8-201. 720 Ill. Comp. Nev. Rev. Ann. 30-126. 6.751. Ann. N.Y. Ann. tit. /Size 62 Ann. 18-8-305. 35-44.1-1-1. Cent. S.D. Morrow was represented by George Higgins. Gov't Code Ann. Class Dfelonies are punishable by a fine not to exceed $10,000. Stat. Violations of criminal law provisions are sentenced according to guidelines provided by law that depend on the severity level and the number of crimes committed. Improper influence in official and political matters. extends from Ala. Code 36-25-1 to 36-25-30. Codified Laws 22-6-2. Maximum penalties are a fine of $10,000 and 3 years 6 months imprisonment. Offer of unlawful benefit to public servant for official behavior, if over $200. Rev. Theft in office, if the value is over $7,500, punishable by imprisonment fines plus restitution and permanent disqualification from public office and employment. Abuse of public trust, aka self-dealing, if the value of the benefit is between $5,000 and $25,000. Stat. tit. Colo. Rev. Vt. Stat. 4 G.C.A. Or. startxref 5/5-4.5-75. 9 G.C.A. Stat. Soliciting unlawful compensation is a felony punishable by imprisonment for no more than 10 years, a fine of not more than $5,000, or both. But video released two years after the May 10, 2019, incident shows officers kicking, punching and using a Taser on Greene before he died in their custody. 0000000017 00000 n 61 0 obj /Length 655 20A-11-1605. 8 Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana: 9 Section 1. 14:120.Injuring public records in the first degree punishable by imprisonment of not more than 5 years, a fine of no more than $5,000, or both. Knowing misrepresentation or omission of facts required to be contained in a financial interest statement. tit. 6-5-103.Criminal violations described above may result in removal from office after judgment of conviction. Ariz. Rev. Legislator holding a prohibited interest or in certain contracts, which results in forfeiture of office. Knowingly and willfully failing to file a financial statement. /TrimBox [0.0000 0.0000 612.0000 1008.0000] 4881. Retaining property of an office after leaving office. Rev. 12.55.035. Rev. Ariz. Rev. 4694. Administrative rules and chamber rules, which public officials and employees may also be bound by, are not included in this table. Sentence of imprisonment not to exceed 1year. Utah Code Ann. 53a-161d. N.Y. N.D. and Cons. Utah Code Ann. 35-50-2-6. Idaho Code Ann. Assistant District Attorney Geary Aycock said Ronald Thomas pleaded guilty to malfeasance in office, obstruction of justice and money laundering. Mo. 13-713. DWI Defense. The range of penalties includes censure, removal from office, permanent disqualification from holding any state position, restitution, decades in prison, and fines up into the hundreds of thousands of dollars. Intentional violation of this chapter relating to secrecy. Mo. 5-405. Nev. Rev. 775.082. 0000022223 00000 n Code Ann. 76-8-203. Wyo. NEW ORLEANS, LA -JESSY AVILA-VENEGAS, age 28, of Covington, Louisiana, was sentenced on March 1, 2023 for five counts of violating the Federal Gun Control Act pursuant to Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(a)(6) and 924(a)(2). 534.030. Penal Code Ann. 18.2-112. Fine not to exceed $1,000. Ann. Ohio Rev. Ann. Ark. Former White Castle Mayor gets three-year sentence on malfeasance charge 18-8-405. 0000025156 00000 n Penal Law 496.03. Or. Officials would lose pensions with felony convictions if bills become Ann. Ohio Rev. Stat. 76-8-105. N.J. Stat. Haw. Penal Law 195.00. Rev. Ann. Corruption by threat of harm against a public servant. Stat. Ann. 946.17. 11, 1207. Unlawful gratuities. Code Ann. 21-6005. Kan. Stat. Ala. Code 36-25-27. Punishment for a Class C felony includes a term of imprisonment between 1 and 5 years, and a fine of not more than $10,000, or both. Failure to file required disclosure forms. Greenes family is calling on all law enforcement officers charged to be fired and arrested immediately. Punishable by a term of imprisonment of 9 to 36 months, (Ohio Rev. An elected or appointed public officer prematurely acting in an official capacity is a misdemeanor punishable by $1,000 maximum fine. Stat. Tex. /Contents 50 0 R Ann. 4894. Conn. Gen. Stat. Mo. 721.1. Colo. Rev. The penalties prescribed in this chapter do not in any manner limit the power of a legislative body to discipline its own members or to impeach public officials and do not limit the powers of agencies, departments, boards, or commissions to discipline their respective officials, members, or employees. Violation of revolving door/representing others before the government restrictions; improper disclosure or use of official and confidential information for personal profit; improper use of position for personal gain. Stat. A district attorney said Tuesday that a grand jury charged each officer on Monday with one count of malfeasance in office. 22-704.The Ethics Board may assess penalties for violations of the Code of Conduct of not more than $5,000 per violation in the form of civil penalties, in addition to other actions like public censure or the ordering of restitution. Malfeasance tit. tit. Ronald Greene's family has filed a wrongful-death civil lawsuit against the troopers involved in the incident. Ann. On Thursday, the House Retirement Committee unanimously approved House Bills 9 and 10, which would give voters the chance to amend the state Constitution so that public employee pensions could be. 6-5-102. Fine not to exceed $500, plus restitution or double any pecuniary gain from the violation. Ann. 2C:43-6. Provisions may also subject to judicial interpretation and common law principals not included here. 2C:27-10. Stat. Shall result in forfeiture of office. 521.040. Stat. Miss. C.(1) Whoever commits the crime of malfeasance in office shall be imprisoned for not more than five years with or without hard labor or shall be fined not more than five thousand dollars, or both. 18-1.3-503. Ann. 21-6804. Stat. Code Ann. N.Y. Failure to disclose a conflict of interest. Ann. 21, 306. Ann. Chambers of the legislature may imprison any person who interferes with the legislative process for contempt. La. Each may discipline violators of ethics laws using criminal or administrative penalties, respectively, independently and concurrently, depending on the law violated. Willful neglect of duty, punishable by a maximum of 1 year and fine of $1,000. Fla. Stat. Mass. N.J. Stat. Willful and knowing disclosure of information made confidential is subject to administrative sanction. Ann. Dozens of ethics-adjacent criminal penalties with varying fines and maximum terms of imprisonment are listed at Miss. Term of imprisonment of not more than 10 years, with presumptive ranges that vary based on the circumstances. S.C. Code Ann. Campaigning during hours of public employment. Ann. Code Ann. Wash. Rev. Ann. 33 L.P.R.A. Code Ann. Ann. Colo. Rev. Code Ann. Colo. Rev. tit. (1) For purposes of this Section, a "peace officer" shall be defined as a commissioned state, parish, or municipal police officer, a sheriff, or a deputy sheriff. /Names << /Dests 32 0 R>> Seventeen of them are for accepting about $85,000 in fines and court fees in 2018 to supplement his salary despite a Louisiana Attorney . N.Y. 5-52-101. Ann. Code Ann. Maximum term of imprisonment of 6 months. /O 49 Ann. Stat. Rev. 571.176. (3) Knowingly permit any other public officer or public employee, under his authority, to intentionally refuse or fail to perform any duty lawfully required of him, or to perform any such duty in an unlawful manner. Receiving prohibited gifts or gratuities, and trading in public office are both misdemeanors punishable by between 1 year and 3 months in jail and a fine of between $50 and $1,000, or both. 49.70. Corruption by (actual, not the threat of) harm against a public servant. 775.082. Presumptive: 2.5 years. 11.56.860. Corrupt influence of a public official penalties include a term of imprisonment of between 6 months and 5 years, and possible fines. Violations of the Public Officers' and Employees Ethics Act may be punishable by dismissal from employment or removal from office. Misuse of confidential information. Stat. Ark. 14-234.1. 5/5-4.5-40. 12.33. Ann. Ann. Code Ann. 97-11-31. 6B-2-10. Abuse of public trust if the value of public money or property at issue is between $10,000 and $100,000, and results in disqualification from any public office. Ann. Fraudulent alteration of a bill or resolution before or after passage. False or incomplete statement of economic interests. 33 L.P.R.A. Violations of the Code of Ethics are punishable by up to 3 times the damage caused to the public treasury, and may be disqualified by a term of 10 years from any contract with an executive agency of Puerto Rico, in addition to other penalties. appreciated. Ann. N.Y. Colo. Rev. Ann. Colo. Rev. Ark. Ann. Sentence of between 5 and 10 years. Public investment fraud. /Type /Page Sentence of imprisonment not to exceed 90 days. Trooper Kory York was indicted on one count of negligent homicide and 10 counts of malfeasance in office. N.J. Stat. Punishable by sentence of imprisonment of up to 364 days. 18-1354. Official misconduct, i.e. Stat. 0000001753 00000 n N.C. Gen. Stat. Ann. Official misconduct. Laws Ann. Ky. Rev. N.H. Rev. Ann. N.D. any record, process, contract, etc. Utah Code Ann. Penal Law 200.11. and Cons. Committees and Commissions: What's the Difference? The most severe consequences are normally reserved for cases of bribery involving large sums or similar types of intentional violations of ethics or anti-corruption laws. 38-510. He faces a May 5, 2021, termination hearing before the Port . Maximum: 1.5 years. Bribery, which results in removal and permanent disqualification from public office. Violations of campaign disclosure rules punishable by civil penalties not to exceed $10,000 for each violation, or three times the amount of a contribution illegally made or accepted, whichever is greater. Ann. 21-6002. Code Ann. Ark. Penal Law 200.20 & N.Y. Fine equal to 4% person's annual income. gCV?!(#'|i7qCv&.j?,[(Y4Y3m# Ph b\.Zw/^x_i.N@hGO^]kn|#N?&`3^):OwG*cvP440D2zP#np94Uj8i`;f+VOPctb'(xtLTk @Yr+sSEi@S:e[ Wc!Hu-Pg^&dg~@UwX. Ann. Presumptive: 1 year. Ann. N.J. Stat. Ann. Acceptance of a bribe is punishable by imprisonment in the state prison for two, three, or four years and, in cases in which no bribe has been actually received, by a restitution fine of not less than $4,000 or not more than $20,000 or, in cases in which a bribe was actually received, by a restitution fine of at least the actual amount of the bribe received or $4,000, whichever is greater, or any larger amount of not more than double the amount of any bribe received or $20,000, whichever is greater. 14-234. Stat. Idaho Code Ann. Oppression under color of office. Ann. Bribery. Neb. Gen. Laws Ann. Stat. Penal Code Ann. Improper influence. Stat. Tenn. Code Ann. 102.07 & Ohio Rev. 18-1.3-401. Prohibited gift to a public servant. and Cons. 18-8-402. Mich. Comp. Frivolous or bad-faith ethics complaints for a maximum of $10,000 civil penalty. False reports for violations of the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act, and may include up to a $5,000 if he or she intentionally obstructs or interferes with an investigation or intentionally makes a false, frivolous, or bad faith allegation. Intentional violation of the provisions relating to statements of economic interests, which also may result in the imposition of impeachment proceedings. N.C. Gen. Stat. Cal. 13:4202. Retaliation for past official action. CNN, WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 28: Family members of Ronald Greene listen to speakers as they gather at the Lincoln Memorial for the March on Washington August 28, 2020 in Washington, DC. Stat. Misdemeanors punishable by maximum of 90 days imprisonment, $1,000, or both. Stat. and Cons. Wyo. Attempting to influence a public servant with the threat or use of violence or economic reprisal. 268A, 4.Violations of confidentiality or perjury requirements relating to a commission proceeding punishable by a fine of no more than $10,000, imprisonment for not more than 5 years, or both. Maximum penalties include 10 years imprisonment and a fine of $20,000. 6.731. Rev. Code Ann. This table is intended to provide general information and does not necessarily address all aspects of this topic. Mont. 2023 by National Conference of State Legislatures. Ark. Threats in official and political matters is a misdemeanor, punishable by between 3 months and 1 year imprisonment and a fine of no more than $5,000, or both. Utah Code Ann. Nev. Rev. Bribing a public officer or public employee. N.J. Stat. Stat. 750.504. Stat. Ann. Presumptive penalties include $1,000 to $100,000 and 1 year to 18 months imprisonment. Ind. Louisiana State Police say they arrested a part-time Mansura police officer, who is also a full-time Marksville police officer, for malfeasance in office . 2C:27-12. 2C:30-3. Stat. Code Ann. 2921.41. York initially received a 50-hour suspension for his role, according to the LSP. Ann. Maximum penalties include 5 years imprisonment and fine of $10,000. Punishable by a sentence of imprisonment for less than 1 year. Sentence of imprisonment not to exceed 12 months. /Metadata 46 0 R Ohio Rev. Ky. Rev. Kan. Stat. Stat. Punishable by maximum fine of $2,000 and 180 days imprisonment. Stat. Mich. Comp. 67-16-12. Ann. 16-10-2. Civil penalties: A violation of nepotism restrictions is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of between $100 and $1,000 (Tex. Misuse of public money, if $5,000 or less. Public servant transacting business with certain prohibited persons (him or herself, a family member, associated business). Iowa Code Ann. 4883. The two terms may be used interchangeably in some circumstances but they are not the same thing. Mont. Ann. 218A.915. Stat. falsifying public records). Penalties for class C felonies include a term of imprisonment between 1 year and 10 years. Colo. Rev. Although misdemeanors usually involve a possible term of imprisonment no more than 1 year, bribery penalties result in between 2 and 12 years imprisonment, a fine between $5,000and $25,000, or both. Gen. Laws Ann. 0000000629 00000 n 10-16A-8. Codified Laws 22-12A-5 & S.D. Tex. 14:134 :: RS 14:134 Malfeasance in office - Justia Law Louisiana Malfeasance in Office Lawyer | Malfeasance in Office A. Interfering with legislative process. 12.23. 14-C:7. 13, 3006. 9A.20.021. Stat. 268A, 2.Other compensation for official duties punishable by a fine of not more than $10,000, imprisonment for not more than 5 years, or both.