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W. Va. Code § 61-5A-5

Threats in official and political matters

Known as the Bribery and Corrupt Practices Act

The act spans §§ 61-5A-1 to 61-5A-9 (11 sections).

It shall be unlawful for any person to threaten harm to another with intent to influence the official action of a public servant in a pending or prospective administrative or judicial proceeding before such public servant, or with intent to influence a public servant or party official to violate his legal duty as a public servant or party official.

Official source: West Virginia Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain West Virginia statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.