"Every person who corruptly attempts to influence a juror, or any person summoned or drawn as a juror, in respect to his verdict in or decision of any cause, proceeding, pending or about to be brought before him, either:
By means of any communication, oral or written, had with him except in the regular course of proceedings
By means of any book, paper, or instrument exhibited, otherwise than in the regular course of proceedings
By means of any threat, intimidation, persuasion or entreaty
By means of any promise, or assurance of any pecuniary or other advantage; is punishable by fine not exceeding ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or imprisonment in the state prison." (95 PC)