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  • What is the crime of bribery

    The crime of offering bribes refers to the act of giving money or property to State functionaries, workers of collective economic organizations or other personnel engaged in public service in order to seek illegitimate benefits.

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  • Elements of Bribery Crime

    1、 Object Elements

    The object violated by this crime is the normal management of the state organs and the unaffordable behavior of public officials. The object of the crime is a public official.

    2、 Objective Elements

    1. Seeking illegitimate interests for oneself;

    2. Buying state functionaries with money;

    3. In violation of national regulations, rebates and service charges in various names are given to national staff;

    4. Large amount.

    3、 Main elements

    The subject of this crime is the general subject, that is, the perpetrator is a natural person who has reached the age of criminal responsibility and has the capacity for criminal responsibility.

    4、 Subjective element

    The subjective aspect of this crime is intentional, that is, the briber is very clear about the purpose and nature of his bribery, but he still does it for personal gain.

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  • Determination of bribery crime

    When determining the crime of bribery, the following two issues should be paid attention to:

    1. The boundary between bribery and gift giving

    The key is to see whether the perpetrator has the criminal purpose of taking advantage of the position of the national staff to seek illegitimate interests for himself when giving gifts to the national staff.

    2. The boundary between the crime of offering bribes and the crime of offering bribes to companies and enterprise personnel

    The main differences between the two are:

    (1) The subject of crime is different. The crime of offering bribes can only be committed by natural persons; The crime of offering bribes to company and enterprise personnel can be committed by both natural persons and units.

    (2) The object and object of crime are different. The object of the crime of offering bribes is the integrity of official acts, and the object of the crime is only limited to national staff; The object of the crime of bribery against the company and enterprise personnel is mainly the management order of the company and enterprise, and the criminal object can only be the staff of the company and enterprise except the national staff.

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  • Sentencing standard of bribery crime

    1. Whoever commits the crime of offering bribes shall be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of not more than five years or criminal detention and shall also be fined; Whoever seeks illegitimate benefits by offering bribes, if the circumstances are serious, or causes heavy losses to the interests of the State, shall be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of not less than five years but not more than 10 years and shall also be fined; If the circumstances are especially serious or cause especially heavy losses to the interests of the State, he shall be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of not less than 10 years or life imprisonment and shall also be fined or sentenced to confiscation of property.

    2. A briber who voluntarily confesses his bribery before being prosecuted may be given a lighter or mitigated punishment. Among them, if the crime is relatively minor, plays a key role in solving a major case, or performs major meritorious service, the punishment may be mitigated or exempted.

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  • Criteria for filing bribery crime

    1. Anyone who offers bribes to a State functionary for the purpose of seeking illegitimate interests and the amount is more than 30000 yuan shall be investigated for criminal responsibility for the crime of offering bribes in accordance with the provisions of Article 390 of the Criminal Law.

    2. If the amount of bribery is more than 10000 yuan but less than 30000 yuan, criminal responsibility shall be investigated for the crime of bribery in accordance with the provisions of Article 390 of the Criminal Law in any of the following circumstances:

    (1) Bribing three or more persons;

    (2) Using illegal gains as bribes;

    (3) Seeking promotion or adjustment by offering bribes;

    (4) Bribing State functionaries who are responsible for the supervision and administration of food, drugs, production safety, environmental protection, etc., and carrying out illegal activities;

    (5) Bribing judicial personnel, which affects judicial impartiality;

    (6) Causing economic losses of more than 500000 yuan but less than 1 million yuan.

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  • Article and Judicial Interpretation of Bribery Crime

    Interpretation of the Supreme People's Court and the Supreme People's Procuratorate on Several Issues Concerning the Application of Law in Handling Criminal Cases of Corruption and Bribery

    In order to punish the criminal activities of corruption and bribery according to the law, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Criminal Law, the following explanations are given on several issues concerning the application of law in handling criminal cases of corruption and bribery:

    Article 7 Anyone who offers bribes to a State functionary for the purpose of seeking illegitimate benefits, if the amount is more than 30000 yuan, shall be investigated for criminal responsibility for the crime of offering bribes in accordance with the provisions of Article 390 of the Criminal Law.

    If the amount of bribery is more than 10000 yuan but less than 30000 yuan, criminal responsibility shall be investigated for the crime of bribery in accordance with the provisions of Article 390 of the Criminal Law in any of the following circumstances:

    (1) Bribing three or more persons;

    (2) Using illegal gains as bribes;

    (3) Seeking promotion or adjustment by offering bribes;

    (4) Bribing State functionaries who are responsible for the supervision and administration of food, drugs, production safety, environmental protection, etc., and carrying out illegal activities;

    (5) Bribing judicial personnel, which affects judicial impartiality;

    (6) Causing economic losses of more than 500000 yuan but less than 1 million yuan.

    Article 8 Whoever commits the crime of offering bribes shall be deemed as "serious" in the first paragraph of Article 390 of the Criminal Law under any of the following circumstances:

    (1) Bribing more than one million yuan but less than five million yuan;

    (2) The amount of bribery is more than 500000 yuan but less than 1 million yuan, and has one of the circumstances specified in Item 1 to Item 5 of Paragraph 2 of Article 7 of this interpretation;

    (3) Other serious circumstances.

    Those who offer bribes to state functionaries for the purpose of seeking illegitimate interests and cause economic losses of more than one million yuan but less than five million yuan shall be identified as "causing heavy losses to the interests of the state" as stipulated in the first paragraph of Article 390 of the Criminal Law.

    Article 9 A person who commits the crime of offering bribes shall be deemed as "especially serious" in the first paragraph of Article 390 of the Criminal Law in any of the following circumstances:

    (1) Bribing more than 5 million yuan;

    (2) The amount of bribery is more than 2.5 million yuan but less than 5 million yuan, and has one of the circumstances specified in Item 1 to Item 5 of Paragraph 2 of Article 7 of this interpretation;

    (3) Other particularly serious circumstances.

    Those who offer bribes to state functionaries for the purpose of seeking illegitimate interests, resulting in economic losses of more than 5 million yuan, shall be identified as "causing particularly heavy losses to the interests of the state" as stipulated in the first paragraph of Article 390 of the Criminal Law.

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2024-06-20 06:41:00

How to count the prosecution of bribery crime

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Analysis: According to the law, the filing standard of the unit bribery crime is as follows: if the unit bribery amount exceeds 200000 yuan, it should be filed and investigated for corresponding responsibility. The so-called "unit bribery crime" refers to a serious case in which a unit commits bribery to others in order to obtain illegal benefits, or violates the relevant national rules and regulations by giving kickbacks, service fees and other improper benefits to national public officials. The Provisions of the Supreme People's Procuratorate of the People's Republic of China and the Ministry of Public Security on the Criteria for the Prosecution of Criminal Cases that Constitute Crimes within the Jurisdiction of Public Security Organs (II) clearly emphasizes that in order to seek illegal interests, individuals offer bribes of more than 10000 yuan to employees of various enterprises, institutions or other units, If the amount of bribery offered by the unit exceeds 200000 yuan, the case shall be filed and in-depth investigation shall be carried out. Legal basis: Article 11 of the Provisions of the Ministry of Public Security of the Supreme People's Procuratorate on the Criteria for Filing and Prosecution of Criminal Cases under the Jurisdiction of Public Security Organs (II), in order to seek illegitimate interests, gives money or property to the staff of companies, enterprises or other units. If the amount of individual bribery is more than 10000 yuan, and the amount of unit bribery is more than 200000 yuan, the case shall be filed for prosecution.

2024-06-20 06:32:00

Can Zero Confession Convict Bribery

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Contract Lawyers Recent reply:

Analysis: Although in the case of the so-called "zero confession" (that is, the defendant denies all the testimony about the criminal act), it is important that there is sufficient and sufficient evidence chain to prove the fact of bribery. However, as long as the existing evidence chain has been able to fully demonstrate the case with sufficient certainty and integrity, the defendant can still be convicted even if he does not admit his own behavior involved in the case. It is very important to judge the reliability and integrity of evidence. For example, if we can build a complete and rigorous evidence chain through various forms of objective evidence, such as witness testimony, audio and video recordings, bank transfer records, and e-mail communications, so that the true situation of the case can be ruled out of reasonable doubt, then the court can judge whether the defendant has constituted a crime of bribery based on these conclusive evidence. Legal basis: Article 55 of the Criminal Procedure Law of the People's Republic of China clearly stipulates that all cases should be sentenced on the basis of evidence, investigation and research, and not credulous of oral confession. If there is only the confession of the defendant and no other evidence, the defendant cannot be found guilty and sentenced; If there is no confession from the defendant and the evidence is reliable and sufficient, the defendant can be found guilty and sentenced

2024-06-20 06:28:00

What is the difference between the crime of money laundering and the aiding crime of bribery

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Litigation and arbitration panel Recent reply:

Analysis: The crime of money laundering mainly involves covering up and concealing the source and nature of illegally obtained funds by various means in an attempt to make these funds appear legitimate. In contrast, the main duty of the aiding criminal in the crime of accepting bribes is to assist the main bribe takers to accept or hide the bribes, or to provide them with a convenient door. The fundamental difference between the two criminal acts is not only reflected in the core behavior, but also the whole process of cleaning funds is emphasized by the crime of money laundering, while the aiding criminals of bribery crime pay more attention to the substantive support of bribery. Legal basis: relevant provisions of the Criminal Law of the People's Republic of China 1. Crime of Money Laundering Article 312 of the crime of money laundering stipulates that whoever knowingly conceals, transfers, purchases, sells for others or conceals by other means the proceeds of crime and the proceeds generated therefrom shall be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of not more than five years or criminal detention and shall also, or shall only, be fined; If the circumstances are serious, he shall be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of not less than five years but not more than 10 years and shall also be fined. 2. aiding in the crime of accepting bribes Article 385 Concerning the crime of accepting bribes, it is a crime of accepting bribes if a state functionary takes advantage of his position to extort money or property from another person, or illegally accepts money or property from another person to seek benefits for another person. The aiding crime of accepting bribes can be identified in Article 388 of the accomplice theory.

2024-06-20 06:26:00

What are the punishment standards of bribery crime

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Analysis: If the bribery crime is involved, the general sentencing standard is to be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment or criminal detention of less than five years and a fine; However, those who offer bribes to obtain improper benefits, if the circumstances are extremely serious, or if they have caused heavy economic losses to the country, will face fixed-term imprisonment of not less than five years but not more than 10 years, and will also bear criminal responsibility for fines; If the circumstances are particularly bad, or cause particularly huge economic losses to the country, they will be sentenced to more than 10 years of fixed-term imprisonment or even life imprisonment, and need to pay a fine or confiscate all property as punishment. Legal basis: Article 390 of the Criminal Law [Provisions on Punishment of Bribery] Whoever commits the crime of bribery shall be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of not more than five years or criminal detention and shall also be fined; Whoever seeks illegitimate benefits by offering bribes, if the circumstances are serious, or causes heavy losses to the interests of the State, shall be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of not less than five years but not more than 10 years and shall also be fined; If the circumstances are especially serious or cause especially heavy losses to the interests of the State, he shall be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of not less than 10 years or life imprisonment and shall also be fined or sentenced to confiscation of property.

2024-06-20 06:18:00

Is bribery in the company a crime of bribery

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Lvtu Yantai Recent reply:

Analysis: If the behavior does not meet the constitutive requirements of the unit bribery crime, then it cannot be called the unit bribery crime. According to relevant laws and regulations, the object of the crime of unit bribery is only limited to national public servants. Although the behavior of the actor cannot constitute the crime of bribery of the unit, it can be considered whether it meets the constitutive conditions of the crime of bribery of the unit. The Criminal Law of the People's Republic of China clearly stipulates that those who provide financial services to state organs, state-owned companies, enterprises, institutions, people's organizations and other units in order to seek improper interests, or who, in economic activities, violate the relevant provisions of the State by giving rebates and service charges in various names, shall be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of not more than three years or criminal detention, At the same time, the criminal liability for the corresponding fine shall also be borne. Legal basis: Article 391 of the Criminal Law [Crime of Bribery to a Unit] Whoever, in order to seek illegitimate benefits, gives money or property to a state organ, a state-owned company, an enterprise, an institution, or a people's organization, or in economic exchanges, in violation of State regulations, gives rebates and service charges of various names, shall be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of not more than three years or criminal detention and shall also be fined. Where a unit commits the crime mentioned in the preceding paragraph, it shall be fined, and the persons who are directly in charge and the other persons who are directly responsible for the crime shall be punished in accordance with the provisions of the preceding paragraph.

2024-06-20 06:15:00

How to mete out punishment for bribery crimes over 3 million yuan

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Lutu Hanzhong Recent reply:

Analysis: If the perpetrator receives a bribe amount of up to 3 million yuan, and the perpetrator is also a national public servant, then it will be judged as a crime of bribery, and it is a case of huge amount and serious circumstances. According to the law, he will be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of more than three years and less than ten years, with a fine or confiscation of all his property as punishment. In the legal definition, if a national public servant takes advantage of his position to ask for money or property from others, or illegally accepts money or property donated by others in order to seek benefits for others, it will be regarded as a crime of accepting bribes. Legal basis: Article 385 of the Criminal Law [Crime of Bribery] It is a crime of accepting bribes if a state functionary takes advantage of his position to ask for money or property from others, or illegally accepts money or property from others to seek benefits for others. Any State functionary who, in economic intercourse, violates State regulations by accepting rebates and service charges of various descriptions and taking them into his own possession shall be regarded as taking bribes and punished.

2024-06-20 06:11:00

Can we plead guilty to bribery

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Analysis: In the criminal law of our country, the punishment provisions for the bribery crime are as follows: sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment or criminal detention of less than five years, and at the same time, a fine is applicable; If the person intends to obtain illegal rights and interests due to bribery and the circumstances are relatively serious, the sentencing standard will be raised to fixed-term imprisonment of more than five years but less than 10 years, with additional fines; If the circumstances of the crime are especially serious or cause great economic losses to the country, they can be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of more than 10 years, or even life imprisonment with a fine or confiscation of property. Legal basis: In Article 390 of the Criminal Law of the People's Republic of China, whoever commits the crime of offering bribes shall be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of not more than five years or criminal detention and shall also be fined; Whoever seeks illegitimate benefits by offering bribes, if the circumstances are serious, or causes heavy losses to the interests of the State, shall be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of not less than five years but not more than 10 years and shall also be fined; If the circumstances are especially serious or cause especially heavy losses to the interests of the State, he shall be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of not less than 10 years or life imprisonment and shall also be fined or sentenced to confiscation of property.

2024-06-20 06:10:00

Several years of sentencing for bribery crime of re employed personnel

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Analysis: In judicial practice, for the case of re employed personnel suspected of committing bribery, the penalty discretion will generally be measured by reference to the standards for national staff when committing criminal acts. Specifically, the relevant provisions of the Criminal Law of the People's Republic of China (such as articles 386 and 383) clearly stipulate the correlation between the penalty of the crime of bribery and the amount of bribery, the severity of the circumstances and other factors. According to the general legal principles, when the amount of bribes reaches a certain scale, they will face up to three years of imprisonment or detention, and pay a fine at the same time; If the amount of bribery is huge or there are other serious circumstances, you may be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of more than three years and less than 10 years, and also be fined or confiscated of property; When the amount of bribery is especially large or there are other especially serious circumstances, you may be sentenced to more than 10 years of imprisonment or even life imprisonment, and you also need to pay a fine or confiscate property. Legal basis: In Article 386 of the Criminal Law of the People's Republic of China, a person who commits the crime of accepting bribes shall be punished in accordance with the provisions of Article 383 of this Law according to the amount and circumstances of the bribes he has received. A heavier punishment shall be given for demanding bribes.

2024-06-20 06:08:00

Is the Crime of Bribery an Administrative Punishment or a Criminal Punishment

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Lvtu Heping District Recent reply:

Analysis: Under the current legal system of China, bribery is officially recognized as a criminal act, rather than a simple ordinary administrative illegal act. For this reason, criminals who have committed the crime of offering bribes will be subject to strict criminal accountability in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Criminal Law of the People's Republic of China, rather than general administrative punishment measures. Legal basis: Article 389 of the Criminal Law of the People's Republic of China, in order to seek illegitimate benefits, gives money or property to a state functionary, which is a crime of bribery. In economic exchanges, those who, in violation of State regulations, give a relatively large amount of money or property to a State functionary or, in violation of State regulations, give a State functionary rebates and service charges in various names, and the briber shall be regarded as offering bribes and punished

2024-06-20 06:06:00

How to Sentence a Crime of Bribery

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Analysis: the judicial punishment of bribery involving personal behavior: in the case of bribery, the general sentencing standard is to be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment or detention of less than five years, and pay the corresponding fine at the same time; Those who intentionally seek improper benefits by offering bribes, and the circumstances are serious, or cause serious damage to the important rights and interests of the country, will be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of more than five years but less than ten years, and also need to pay a fine. Legal basis: In Article 390 of the Criminal Law of the People's Republic of China, whoever commits the crime of offering bribes shall be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of not more than five years or criminal detention and shall also be fined; Whoever seeks illegitimate benefits by offering bribes, if the circumstances are serious, or causes heavy losses to the interests of the State, shall be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of not less than five years but not more than 10 years and shall also be fined; If the circumstances are especially serious or cause especially heavy losses to the interests of the State, he shall be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of not less than 10 years or life imprisonment and shall also be fined or sentenced to confiscation of property. A briber who voluntarily confesses his bribery before being prosecuted may be given a lighter or mitigated punishment. Among them, if the crime is relatively minor, plays a key role in solving a major case, or performs major meritorious service, the punishment may be mitigated or exempted.

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