N.Y. Penal Law § 215.10: Tampering with a witness in the fourth degree

§ 215.10 Tampering with a witness in the fourth degree.

A person is guilty of tampering with a witness when, knowing that a

person is or is about to be called as a witness in an action or

proceeding, (a) he wrongfully induces or attempts to induce such person

to absent himself from, or otherwise to avoid or seek to avoid appearing

or testifying at, such action or proceeding, or (b) he knowingly makes

any false statement or practices any fraud or deceit with intent to

affect the testimony of such person.

Tampering with a witness in the fourth degree is a class A

misdemeanor.