What is the specific intent crime of attempting to dissuade a witness from testifying?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Evans, F073400 (Cal. App. 2018):
Section 136.1, subdivision (a)(2) prohibits "[k]nowingly and maliciously attempt[ing] to prevent or dissuade any witness or victim from attending or giving testimony at any trial, proceeding, or inquiry authorized by law."2 The crime of attempting to dissuade a witness from testifying is a specific intent crime. (People v.
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