N.Y. Penal Law § 215.30: Misconduct by a juror in the first degree

§ 215.30 Misconduct by a juror in the first degree.

A juror is guilty of misconduct by a juror in the first degree when,

in relation to an action or proceeding pending or about to be brought

before him, he agrees to give a vote, opinion, judgment, decision or

report for or against any party to such action or proceeding.

Misconduct by a juror in the first degree is a class A misdemeanor.