Coercing a public servant or voter is classified as which offense?

• A. Coercing a public servant or voter
• B. Improper Influence
• C. Tampering with Witness
• D. Bribery/ Corrupt Influence

Answer: (A)

Coercion is the act of using force, threats, or intimidation to influence the actions of a public servant or the vote of a voter. The option that exactly names this conduct—“Coercing a public servant or voter”—is the best fit because it directly identifies the offense described by the scenario. The other choices refer to related but distinct crimes: bribery involves offering a benefit to influence someone, tampering with a witness targets testimony, and “improper influence” isn’t the specific offense described here.