NYSentencing

§ 215.30 Misconduct by a juror in the first degree.
  A  juror  is guilty of misconduct by a juror in the first degree when, in
relation to an action or proceeding pending or about to be  brought  before
him, he agrees to give a vote, opinion, judgment, decision or report for or
against any party to such action or proceeding.
  Misconduct by a juror in the first degree is a class A misdemeanor.

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