Whoever corruptly gives, offers or promises to any executive, legislative or judicial officer, after his election or appointment, either before or after he is qualified or has taken his seat, any gift or gratuity whatever, with intent to influence his act, vote, opinion, decision or judgment on any matter, question, cause or proceeding which may be pending or may by law come or be brought before him in his official capacity, shall be punished by imprisonment in the State Penitentiary at hard labor not exceeding five years or by a fine not exceeding three thousand dollars and imprisonment in jail not exceeding one year.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 16-211; 1952 Code Section 16-211; 1942 Code Section 1402; 1932 Code Section 1402; Cr. C. '22 Section 337; Cr. C. '12 Section 348; Cr. C. '02 Section 261; G. S. 2536; R. S. 225; 1869 (14) 308.