Teresa offered the police chief $40,000 to ignore illegal gambling activity in her establishment, but he refused.Teresa cannot be found guilty of bribery since the police chief refused her offer.

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Teresa can still be found guilty of bribery because the crime of bribery includes offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting something of value as a means to influence the actions of an official or other person in charge of a public or legal duty. The crime is completed with the offer, regardless of acceptance.

Teresa Offered the Police Chief $40,000 to Ignore Illegal Gambling