Bribery

A defendant is guilty of committing bribery once he or she offers or solicits a bribe.

• Purpose need not be accomplished.
• Bribe need not be actually paid.
  

State v. Bowling

• Liquor license case
• Can't convict, because legislator not acting in "official" capacity
• lobbying on behalf of the person who gave money not an official act or vote
• "Corruptly" offer or ask for an official action