4712. >> Rev. 76-8-402. 0000039323 00000 n Threats and other improper influence, if the actor threatened to commit a crime or made a threat with the purpose to influence a judicial or administrative proceeding. Tex. Buying and selling offices. Ark. 6.797 &Ky. Rev. Rev. Punishable by a term of imprisonment of 6 to 12 months, (Ohio Rev. 775.083. Law 9-201.Upon finding a violation of the Public Ethics Law, the Ethics Commission may require a respondent who is a regulated lobbyist to file reports or information, impose a fine of no more than $5,000 for each violation, or suspend registration of a regulated lobbyist. Ann. Dual employment violation punishable by civil penalty of $50 per day. Ann. Stat. 8-13-1510.Other violations of the ethics chapter where penalties are not specified are punishable as misdemeanors, with a fine of no more than $5,000 and 1 year imprisonment. 21-6005. Conn. Gen. Stat. 28-106. Unlawful compensation for assistance in public matters. The Oregon Government Ethics Commission may impose civil penalties for violations of the governmental ethics rules not to exceed $5,000 for a violation relating to required filings, $25,000 for violating revolving door prohibitions, or $10,000 for others. Okla. Stat. 39-16-402 & Tenn. Code Ann. 21-6001 & 21-6002 & 21-6005. 70, 2-119. Ala. Code 36-25-27. 4703. Stat. Punishable by maximum 6 months imprisonment and $1,000 fine. Ala. Code 13A-5-12. Stat. Ann. Mont. 9A.68.040. 76-8-108. Ann. Ohio Rev. Stat. Fine equal to 4% person's annual income. 2C:30-8.First degree crimes: Joint legislative ethics committee on ethical standards is able to impose, for violations of the state conflict of interest provisions: fine of between $500 and $10,000 per violation, reprimand, restitution, removal from office, permanent disqualification from serving in public office in the state. Stat. Results in forfeiture of public office or employment. Fine not to exceed $5,000, plus restitution or double any pecuniary gain from the violation. S.D. 42.20.080. Mo. Ann. Ann. 17-A, 1301. State Ethics Commission may impose civil penalties for violations of the procurement code of not more than $1,000 for each procurement in violation of the code. N.J. Stat. 11.56.860. Presumptive term of imprisonment of 18 months and $5,000 fine. 4896. Any person who pleads nolo contendere or guilty, or is convicted of extortion, embezzlement, bribery, malfeasance or misfeasance in office, or fraudulent conversion of public moneys or property, or for any misdemeanor in office, shall forfeit his office. Ann. Mich. Comp. Stat. Bad faith filing a false conflict of interest charge. Penal Law 80.05. Ann. Intimidation by threat of harm to influence a public servant, party official, or others. To be put on administrative leave, which is likely paid Im sure, after the findings of the grand jury is deeply upsetting to me.. 521.050. tit. An elected or appointed public officer prematurely acting in an official capacity is a misdemeanor punishable by $1,000 maximum fine. Fraudulent alteration of an enrolled copy of any bill or resolution. Cal. Restitution plus a fine of up to $10,000. Mass. 53a-147. In addition to other remedies provided by law, a violation of the Public Ethics Law shall be grounds to void any state action taken based on the violative act or acts. Corrupting the government in the second degree. Stat. Stat. 31-18-15. Alaska Stat. Ann. Code Ann. Stat. Utah Code Ann. In imposing a fine under this section, the court shall consider the defendant's ability to pay the fine. Cent. 5-4-201. 12.1-32-01. 9 G.C.A. N.Y. Speculating or wagering on official action or information, unless benefit is of $200 or less. Ronald Greene's family has filed a wrongful-death civil lawsuit against the troopers involved in the incident. Idaho Code Ann. Wis. Stat. 573.081. 521.040. Except as authorized by law, disclosed confidential information regarding proposals or communications from bidders on any proposed contract, or accepting any bid or proposal on a contract, or altering any bid or proposal submitted by a bidder, with the intent to reduce or eliminate competition among bidders or prospective bidders on any contract or proposed contract. Stat. Conn. Gen. Stat. N.H. Rev. Abuse of public trust, aka self-dealing, if the value of the benefit is between $500 and $5,000. Ann. N.J. Stat. Stat. { ^ [ u Code Ann. La. 14 V.I.C. . Knowing acceptance of certain reimbursements, gifts, or hospitalities from a lobbyist. Misuse of confidential information. 161.635. Any member of the General Assembly or other constitutional officer who commits a public trust crime shall be ineligible to be a candidate or hold constitutional office. Punishable by a fine of no more than $25,000. Punishment for a Class C felony includes a term of imprisonment between 1 and 5 years, and a fine of not more than $10,000, or both. Abuse of public trust if the value of public money or property at issue is less than $10,000, and results in disqualification from any public office. Stat. Miss. N.Y. Pub. Stat. Ann. Nearly 3 years after Ronald Greene's death, family members and some lawmakers say police have avoided accountability. N.D. 14:140. 42.20.040. A false or forged document that is filed, with actual malice, is a class C felony. Thomas faces 20 years in prison and $40,000 in. Sentence of imprisonment not to exceed 1year. Conn. Gen. Stat. Stat. Threats and other improper influence in official and political matters punishable by maximum 10 years imprisonment and $50,000 fine. Code Ann. Tex. Maximum: 1.5 years. Five law enforcement officers involved in the May 2019 death of Black motorist Ronald Greene have been indicted on state charges by a grand jury in Union Parish, Louisiana. Stat. Fine of no more than $10,000 or double any gain from the offending conduct. N.J. Stat. Stat. Failure to report bribery. 721.4 & 721.7. Cent. Neb. 1101. Public officers or employees benefiting from certain public contracts. N.H. Rev. Cal. 2C:43-3. These actions are inexcusable and have no place in professional public safety services., First on CNN: Louisiana prosecutor in Ronald Greene case gets case file from federal investigators, He said York and Clary will be put on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of the legal proceedings., Davis said LSP has made fundamental improvements to our operations, training, and administration in the last two years. Code Ann. Code Ann. Failure to file a true disclosure statement. 2921.03. Actions obtained by virtue of a violation of the Standard of Conduct are voidable in the same manner as voidable contracts. 2C:43-6. 14:120.Injuring public records in the first degree punishable by imprisonment of not more than 5 years, a fine of no more than $5,000, or both. Extortion. Ann. Bribery. 11, 1206. 430/50-5. Ann. 706-640. No more than 18 months imprisonment and $5,000 fine, no less than 6 months imprisonment or $500 fine. Ann. The case was. 4702. Presumptive penalties include $3,000 to $750,000 and 4 to 12 years imprisonment. Idaho Code Ann. Ariz. Rev. 5 Ill. Comp. Any knowing or willful violation of the provisions of the Code of Ethics. Stat. Tex. Colo. Rev. Maximum penalty of 30 days imprisonment and a $500 fine. Or. Ky. Rev. They dont want to hold them accountable, Hardin said. La. 2C:30-7. Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana - A correctional officer at the Raymond Laborde Correctional Center in Louisiana has been arrested on charges of malfeasance in office after an investigation revealed inappropriate and criminal behavior with an offender at the facility. Penal Law 496.03. 0000004505 00000 n The indictments mark the first time charges have been brought in Greenes death. 19.579. 11.56.100 et seq. False or misleading statement in any official report or statement. Ann. Official misconduct in the first degree. 4 G.C.A. Ky. Rev. Ky. Rev. Code Ann. Ann. 33 L.P.R.A. Misdemeanors punishable by a term of imprisonment not to exceed 1 year. Ann. Me. Ann. Wash. Rev. Abuse of public trust, aka self-dealing, if the value of the benefit is $25,000 or more. Stat. 33 L.P.R.A. 49.30. 76-3-203. 750.118. Misappropriation and falsification of accounts. 42.20.020. /Type /Page Official misconduct. Ohio Rev. Chambers of the legislature may imprison any person who interferes with the legislative process for contempt. Ann. Paying a kickback. And every state does things in its own way. 28-105. Code Ann. Embezzlement of public funds. tit. Ann. Bribery. Wash. Rev. Gov't Code Ann. Unlawful benefit to public servant for official behavior, if under $200. Designation of insurer on a public contract. 750.504. 5/5-4.5-55. Stat. Wash. Rev. Iowa Code Ann. 21, 309. Ann. Published: Sep. 10, 2019 at 5:29 AM PDT. endobj 80.30. Alaska Stat. Punishable by imprisonment between 8and 15 years. 2929.14) and a fine of not more than $5,000. Stat. A. Malfeasance in office is committed when any public officer or public employee shall: (1) Intentionally refuse or fail to perform any duty lawfully required of him, as such officer or employee; or (2) Intentionally perform any such duty in an unlawful manner; or Ann. Ann. Videos of the arrest released by the AP and then by the state police in May 2021 revealed graphic details of the violent struggle. Penal Law 70.00. Kan. Stat. Tex. Malfeasance in office or official misconduct is considered a serious crime in Louisiana. and Cons. 18-1353. 76-3-204. 36-14-19. N.D. N.J. Stat. (3) If the individual convicted of the crime of malfeasance in office is a P.O.S.T. Ann. Maximum sentence of 4 years. Fine not to exceed $2,000. 2C:27-10. /N 11 Official misconduct in the second degree. Ann. Undertaking prohibited kinds of contracts with a state agency. La. /S 543 Ann. Idaho Code Ann. Punishable by imprisonment of maximum 90 days. 11-41-3. 2929.22. Wash. Rev. 6.731. Soliciting bribes or trading votes, punishable by no more than 10 years and a fine of no more than $5,000. Okla. Stat. Penalties include a fine of not more than $500 and imprisonment for not more than 6 months. John Bel Edwards and State Attorney General Jeff Landry to do a better job. Miss. 18-8-408. 19.45 & Wis. Stat. Punishableby sentence of imprisonment of up to 6 months. 19.58. Stat. Ann. Rev. Ala. Code 36-25-27. Stat. Knowingly submitting to a governmental entity a false or duplicate claim for expenses. tit. Stat. Stat. Iowa Code Ann. 25-4-31. Laws Ann. tit. Violations of campaign disclosure rules punishable by civil penalties not to exceed $10,000 for each violation, or three times the amount of a contribution illegally made or accepted, whichever is greater. Ky. Rev. Punishable by maximum 3 months imprisonment and $500 fine. Ann. Receiving unlawful gratuities. Stat. Bribery, if value is over $200. 42.20.070. 21-6002. Embezzlement of state property by public officers and employees, if $100,000 or more. Retaliation for past official action. Ann. 2C:27-9. 9 G.C.A. Code Ann. Ky. Rev. Gift to a public servant by person subject to his or her jurisdiction. 12.22. N.Y. Stat. 33 L.P.R.A. Ann. Ann. Code Ann. La. Ann. Stat. Compensation for past official duty. Gen. Provis. 2921.42. Ann. N.D. Stat. Violations of the Code of Ethics for Lobbyists, if benefit derived is over $1,000 in value or for a subsequent violation of the same provision. Ann. Ann. Ann. N.Y. Codified Laws 22-6-1. Violations of the Public Officers' and Employees Ethics Act if the value of the compensation, conflict of interest, or assistance is $100 or less. Trading in public office. Rev. 4903. Term of imprisonment not to exceed 4 years. Bribery or receipt of a bribe. Ky. Rev. Soliciting or receiving improper compensation, which also shall result in disqualification from public service for 7 years. Conn. Gen. Stat. 49.40 & 9 G.C.A. Civil penalty shall not exceed $10,000 and the value of any benefit received as a result of such violation. Tenn. Code Ann. Bribery, which includes the penalty of disqualification from holding public office. Improper compensation for services. By JANET McCONNAUGHEY June 30, 2020. 838.021. 5-52-101. May issue a penalty not to exceed $5,000 for attempts to interfere or prevent an ethics investigation. Public bribery penalties include a fine of not more than $100,000 or imprisoned for no more than 5 years, or both, plus restitution and forfeiture of any property offered or accepted in commission of the crime. N.J. Stat. 5-52-106. 2C:27-12. 4694. Ann. 1760. Conn. Gen. Stat. Stat. Ann. Trading in public office and political endorsement. Ann. Ann. What are the penalties for malfeasance of office? 4898. Stat. 65 Pa. Stat. Ark. 946.17. Code Ann. Code Ann. Ann. Penalties for class C felonies include a term of imprisonment between 1 year and 10 years. Me. Sentence of imprisonment not to exceed 7 years. A Warner Bros. Me. failure to properly report expenditure of public moneys when required by law). 53a-35a. 4894. Utah Code Ann. Ann. 17-A, 602. Ann. Fine not to exceed $1,000. Maximum penalty of 5 year imprisonment and a fine of $10,000. 161.625. Stat. Amended by Acts 1980, No. 18-8-302. Ann. 17-A, 609. Ann. Knowingly filing a false disclosure statement. Cell: (504) 373-4624. Kan. Stat. 22-704.The Ethics Board may assess penalties for violations of the Code of Conduct of not more than $5,000 per violation in the form of civil penalties, in addition to other actions like public censure or the ordering of restitution. and Cons. Ala. Code 13A-5-12. Ann. Ohio Rev. 102.99. Mo. 6.731. 49 0 obj Gen. Laws Ann. Thecriminal justiceprocess works separately from commissions and committees to impose punishments for wrongdoing. Code Ann. Conn. Gen. Stat. Stat. Code Ann. Ala. Code 36-25-27. Mont. Ann. Ann. 651:2. Fines not to exceed $25,000 per offense if an individual, $50,000 if a corporation. Campaigning during hours of public employment. 4893. Conn. Gen. Stat. Code Ann. Failure to disclose a conflict of interest is a civil offense, punishable by not more than $500. Wyo. 522.050. 19.58 & Wis. Stat. Ann. Ann. For instance, failure to submit a statement of economic interests may result in removal from a ballot as a candidate. Punishable by fine of up to $5,000. Utah Code Ann. Accepting anything of value from a legislative agent or employer. Ann. Maximum penalties are a fine of $10,000 and 3 years 6 months imprisonment. 13-702. tit. 12.1-32-01. 49.80. Ohio Rev. Conn. Gen. Stat. Ark. 18 Pa. Stat. Accepting a bribe, punishable by forfeiture of office, permanent disqualification from public office, imprisonment not to exceed 10 years, or fine of not more than $5,000. 14-218. 1665.Knowingly violating conflict of interest provisions is a public offense punishable by between 1 and 5 years or by a fine of no more than $5,000, or a sum equal to any direct monetary gain derived in connection with such violation whichever is greater. Technical violations of disclosure requirements punishable by a penalty not to exceed $50. 218A.950. Sentence of imprisonment between 2 and 5 years. Code Ann. 1, 1022. Code Ann. 39.06. Corrupting the government in the third degree. Ann. stream 5-52-107. 4694. Iowa Code Ann. Codified Laws 22-12A-17 & S.D. N.Y. Stat. Laws Ann. 532.090. Fine of no more than $5,000 or double any gain from the offending conduct. Rev. 17-A, 1301. Ann. Improper influence. 721.1. N.Y. Mich. Comp. Iowa Code Ann. Stat. 902.9. Misuse of public funds if between $25,000 and $100,000. Threats and other improper influence in official and political matters, unless the actor threatened to commit a crime or made a threat with intent to influence a judicial or administrative proceeding. N.M. Stat. 10A.022. N.C. Gen. Stat. 5/33-1. Rev. N.M. Stat. Ann. Ky. Rev. 15.342b.When punishments for criminal violations are not otherwise prescribed by statute, felonies are punishable by imprisonment not more than 4 years or a fine of no more than $5,000, or both. Ariz. Rev. 33 L.P.R.A. Wyo. 18-1.3-503. Code Ann. Imprisonment not more than 90 days. Laws Ann. His family has said state police initially told them Greene died in a car crash after a police chase. 33 L.P.R.A. Ala. Code 13A-5-7. Additionally, may issue recommendations of disciplinary action to the chamber from which a violator holds office, such as removal. Neglect of duty by public officers punishable by maximum 1 year and $1,000 fine. 939.50. Any knowing violation of the General Assembly Conflicts of Interest Act is a class 1 misdemeanor, (Va. Code Ann. Ann. 25-4-109. Ann. Wis. Stat. 5-52-107. Misconduct in public office. 33 L.P.R.A. Unlawful interest in a public contract if the value of the contract is over $50, (N.M. Stat. Colo. Rev. Stat. Official misconduct. Prohibited splitting of profits, fees or commissions punishable by a fine of not more than $10,000, imprisonment of up to 10 years, or both. Stat. Sentence of imprisonment not to exceed 1 year. Stat. Intentional violation of the Code of Ethics for Public Officials, if the benefit derived is over $1,000 in value or the offense is bribery or the violation is a second or subsequent violation of the same provision. Employees may be subject to removal, suspension, reduction in pay, or demotion, or a fine of not more than $10,000, or both. La. Bribery. 17-A, 1301. Haw. If the ethics committee finds a violation of ethics and elections occurred, it may issue a private admonishment to a legislator, refer the matter to the Attorney General for criminal investigation and prosecution, or refer the matter to the appropriate house for action, which may include censure and expulsion. First degree official misconduct. After the maximum civil penalty has been reached and the report is still delinquent, first offense is a misdemeanor punishable by maximum $500 and imprisonment of 30 days. 14:139.Public contract fraud punishable by no more than $1,000, imprisonment no more than 2 years, or both. Stat. Okla. Stat. Felonious misconduct in office (e.g. Stat. Wis. Stat. 76-3-203. Ann. Soliciting unlawful compensation is a felony punishable by imprisonment for no more than 10 years, a fine of not more than $5,000, or both. Penal Law 195.00. Mich. Comp. Code Ann. Ann. Stat. Public investment fraud. N.Y. Stat. Stat. CNNs Amanda Musa, Jade Gordon and Jay Croft contributed to this report. /Length 655 Code Ann., Crim. Improperly influencing legislative action, or attempting or requesting a benefit to influence legislative action, is a felony punishable by a fine of not more than $100,000 or imprisonment of between 1 and 5 years, or both. Ann. Code Ann. Unlawful benefit from public office. 68B.32D. 8-13-1170. Ann. Neb. Off. Ann. Stat. Bribery in the third degree. Sess., No. Iowa Code Ann. Theft in office, if the value is between $1,000 and $7,500, punishable by imprisonment fines plus restitution and permanent disqualification from public office and employment. 36 R.I. Gen. Laws Ann. 534.030. Ann. Code Ann. 710-1001. Official misconduct is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of no more than $5,000, if he or she obtains a benefit or maliciously causes harm to another, but if not, subject to a fine of no more than $750. Fine of between $1,000 and $10,000 or double the gain from the commission of the offense, whichever is greater. Compensation for past official acts. N.H. Rev. Or. Ky. Rev. Violations of the Public Officers' and Employees Ethics Act, if the value of the compensation, conflict of interest, or assistance exceeds $1,000. Code Ann. Stat. Wash. Rev. 53a-161c. gCV?!(#'|i7qCv&.j?,[(Y4Y3m# Ph b\.Zw/^x_i.N@hGO^]kn|#N?&`3^):OwG*cvP440D2zP#np94Uj8i`;f+VOPctb'(xtLTk @Yr+sSEi@S:e[ Wc!Hu-Pg^&dg~@UwX. Ann. Mass. Fine equal to 8% person's annual income. N.J. Stat. 218A.975. Nev. Rev. Stat. Va. Code Ann. S.D. Or. Nev. Rev. Kan. Stat. Ann. Ohio Rev. 18-1353. Legislative misconduct, i.e. 21, 322. Ariz. Rev. Dinelle Hardin called on Louisiana Gov. Ann. 18-8-403. Violations of the Code of Legislative Ethics may constitute ethical misconduct, (Ky. Rev. Stat. Conn. Gen. Stat. Intentional disclosure or use of confidential information acquired in the course of official duties. Presumptive: 2.5 years. Ann. Ann. Prior to the indictment, LSP told CNN that Clary was not disciplined due to insufficient evidence to prove or disprove the allegation that he intentionally withheld video evidence. 218A.970. 12.55.125. << Ann. 17-A, 603. Receiving a bribe. 0 Ann. tit. 105.669. Ann. Acceptance of a bribe is punishable by imprisonment in the state prison for two, three, or four years and, in cases in which no bribe has been actually received, by a restitution fine of not less than $4,000 or not more than $20,000 or, in cases in which a bribe was actually received, by a restitution fine of at least the actual amount of the bribe received or $4,000, whichever is greater, or any larger amount of not more than double the amount of any bribe received or $20,000, whichever is greater. Rev. Penal Code Ann. Frivolous or bad-faith ethics complaints for a maximum of $10,000 civil penalty. Code Ann. Tex. 102.07 & Ohio Rev. 1-22-7. Maximum sentence of 15 years. Ann. Code Ann. Code Ann. 576.020. 4884. 21-6003. N.C. Gen. Stat. Corrupt influence of a public official penalties include a term of imprisonment of between 6 months and 5 years, and possible fines. Wash. Rev. The most severe consequences are normally reserved for cases of bribery involving large sums or similar types of intentional violations of ethics or anti-corruption laws. /ID [<1bc4d7b43e491cd07af3c6bc8187c81b><1bc4d7b43e491cd07af3c6bc8187c81b>] Ann. Restitution plus a fine of up to $15,000. For example, a state's statutes may not require that a legislator be removed from office for engaging in nepotism, but the offender may still be removed from office if provided for by some other policy or procedure not covered here. Ann. 18-8-308. Whether your charge is in East or West Feliciana, Baton Rouge, or any other parish or town, Mr. Barkemeyer may be able to help. 720 Ill. Comp. tit. 939.51. 38-510. Code Ann. Punishable by term of imprisonment no more than 18 months. 14:138. 651:2. Ariz. Rev. 532.060. Colo. Rev. Ann. tit. 532.060. 35-44.1-1-5. 1-110a. 18-1355. tit. 67-16-12. Misuse of public funds if $1,000 or less. Stat. Ky. Rev. Ann. 4701. N.D. Ann. Abuse of the public trust if the value of the public money or property at issue is $100,000 or more, and results in disqualification from any public office. 18-8-307. Ann. 6.731. 12.55.035. 4712. 28-106. 2C:27-2. 21-8-310. Also results in permanent disqualification from office. Unlawful solicitation or acceptance of compensation for speeches and appearances. Ky. Rev. Stat. 18-8-404. 21-6002. Crimes commissioned that relate to a public official's office may result in revocation or reduction of pension benefits. Ann. Ohio Rev. Ann. 534.040. Stat. Ann. Rev. Tenn. Code Ann. Ann. Intentional violation of this chapter relating to secrecy. 730 Ill. Comp. Official misconduct. this Statute. 721.11. State Ethics Commission may institute a civil action in district court, or refer a matter to the attorney general or a district attorney, for a violation of the Financial Disclosure Act. 6.611) over which the Legislative Ethics Commission has jurisdiction, and may issue civil penalties or recommend discipline to be voted upon by the respective chamber from which a violator originated. 0000000731 00000 n 2C:30-2. Ohio Rev. Presumptive penalties include $2,000 to $500,000 and 2 to 6 years imprisonment. 6.761. Iowa Code Ann. Fines not to exceed $25,000 per offense if an individual, $50,000 if a corporation. 18-4702. Wyo. Ariz. Rev. La. W. Va. Code Ann. Unlawful enrichment, if pursued but not obtained the benefit. 33 L.P.R.A. Stat. 42.20.030. Ohio Rev. 76-8-404. Code Ann. Wash. Rev. Ann. Stat. N.M. Stat. Ann. The Code of Ethics for Public Officials, Employees, Etc. 5-405. Stat. DWI Defense. 11-42-4.Knowing and willful violations of the Code of Ethics are punishable by civil penalties, and constitute a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000 and imprisonment not to exceed 1 year. Wis. Stat. Corrupting the government in the first degree. Second and subsequent violations of the Regulation of Conflict of Interest and Lobbying statutes. Rev. and Cons. Ky. Rev. Wis. Stat. Ann. Ann. N.H. Rev. S.D. 14:133.Malfeasance in office punishable by no more than 5 years imprisonment, $5,000 fine, or both, plus restitution. Minn. Stat. Imprisonment not more than 6 years. 67-16-12. Nev. Rev. Stat. Carl Barkemeyer is a Malfeasance in Office defense lawyer in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Stat. endobj Profiteering. Use of information for private gain. 18 Pa. Stat. Ann. Gov't Code Ann. Ann. Not all ethics violations are treated equally. N.Y. 3 244.040. Williams, 40, entered the no contest plea on the malfeasance charge as part of a plea bargain by 18th Judicial District Attorney Tony Clayton's office in exchange for the plea on the felony charge. Codified Laws 22-6-2. (1) For purposes of this Section, a "peace officer" shall be defined as a commissioned state, parish, or municipal police officer, a sheriff, or a deputy sheriff. 38-503 through 38-505 (see below). Haw. Stat. 573.084), and removal from his or her position. Fine of no more than $1,200. Fine equal to 2% person's annual income. Political Reform, is a misdemeanor. Ark. Ann. Conn. Gen. Stat. Abuse of office, if the value of the benefit is $5,000 to $500. Nev. Rev. 35-44.1-1-1. 2C:27-11 & N.J. Stat.