Assertion: bribe's intent | /r/CapableOf | influence official act
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text: The giver of a bribe must have had intent to influence an official act.
text: Thus, giving a gift or tip to a civil servant out of general friendship or gratitude and without an intent to influence his official behaviour is not punishable as bribery, though it may be prohibited under other legislation limiting corrupt practices.
text: and so long as a bribe is offered or promised with the requisite intent to influence any official act, then it is presumed that the crime is committed.[vi]
text: and so long as a bribe is offered or promised with the requisite intent to influence any official act, then it is presumed that the crime is committed[iii].
text: The relevant portion of federal law, 18 USC 201, defines bribery of a public official as "whoever directly or indirectly, corruptly gives, offers or promises anything of value to any public official ... with intent to influence any official act.