(1) It is unlawful for any person who is a witness in a proceeding instituted by a duly constituted prosecuting authority of this state to solicit, request, accept, or agree to accept any money or anything of value as an inducement to:
(a) Testify or inform falsely; or
(b) Withhold any testimony, information, document, or thing.
(2) Any person violating any provision of this section shall be guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
History.—s. 4, ch. 72-315.
Structure Florida Statutes
Title XLVII - Criminal Procedure and Corrections
Chapter 914 - Witnesses; Criminal Proceedings
914.03 - Attendance of Witnesses.
914.05 - Compelled Testimony Tending to Incriminate Witness; Immunity.
914.07 - Competency of Evidence.
914.12 - Memorandum of Recognizance of Witness; Removal for Violation.
914.13 - Commitment for Perjury.
914.14 - Witnesses Accepting Bribes.
914.15 - Law Enforcement Officers; Nondisclosure of Personal Information.
914.17 - Appointment of Advocate for Victims or Witnesses Who Are Minors or Intellectually Disabled.
914.22 - Tampering With or Harassing a Witness, Victim, or Informant; Penalties.
914.23 - Retaliating Against a Witness, Victim, or Informant.
914.24 - Civil Action to Restrain Harassment of a Victim or Witness.
914.25 - Protective Services for Certain Victims and Witnesses.