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Improper influence on a juror.

A actual or attempt to corrupt or influence a juror including, but not necessarily limited to, bribes, threats, money or persuasion other than evidence submitted at trial, and also including any such act as between the jurors themselves.

Today, this activity is mostly captured within the offence of obstruction of justice, and it is a variety of maintenance.

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Unless otherwise noted, this article was written by Lloyd Duhaime, Barrister, Solicitor, Attorney and Lawyer (and Notary Public!). It is not intended to be legal advice and you would be foolhardy to rely on it in respect to any specific situation you or an acquaintance may be facing. In addition, the law changes rapidly and sometimes with little notice so from time to time, an article may not be up to date. Therefore, this is merely legal information designed to educate the reader. If you have a real situation, this information will serve as a good springboard to get legal advice from a lawyer.

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