"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)