Which act constitutes Tampering with a Witness?

• A. Providing a copy of a subpoena to a witness.
• B. Offering a witness money to testify.
• C. Burning a witness's house.
• D. Reporting a crime to authorities.

Answer: (B)

Tampering with a witness happens when someone tries to influence how a person will testify, typically by offering something of value to sway their testimony or to deter them from testifying. Offering a witness money to testify is a direct attempt to buy or corrupt their testimony, which undermines the integrity of the legal process and is illegal.

Providing a copy of a subpoena is simply presenting a lawful order to appear; burning a witness’s house is a violent act that could amount to arson or intimidation, but it isn’t about paying or corrupting testimony itself; reporting a crime to authorities is normal cooperation with law enforcement.