Bribery

Bribery can be committed very easily, as it typically only involves words and not actions. One of the more common types of bribery is attempting to bribe a police officer with monetary compensation in exchange for the officer dismissing or overlooking potential charges against that person. In Arizona, this crime is detailed in A.R.S. 13-2602- bribery of a public servant of party officer. The statute states: “A person commits bribery of a public servant or party officer if with corrupt