Mia offers Nevin, a building inspector, money to overlook the violations in her new warehouse. Nevin accepts the money and overlooks the violations. Mia is charged with the crime of bribery. The crime occurred when

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Bribery occurs when one offers or offers to give something of value to someone in a position of power or trust, with the intention of influencing their actions. In this case, the crime occurred when Mia offered Nevin money to overlook the violations in her warehouse. Nevin's acceptance and actions in overlooking the violations also contribute to the crime, but the offer itself is where the crime of bribery starts.

Mia Offers Nevin, a Building Inspector, Money to Overlook the Violations