Crime What is the punshisment for putting a pill in someone else's drink? Crime It is illegal to tamper with someone's food or drink with the intent to do them bodily harm. It is a felony and if found guilty, the person could face up to 20 years in prison. 16-3-75. Previous article: Why can you be arrested as an accomplice to shoplifting if you truly didn’t know your friends were stealing, even though the law says an accomplice must intentionally help or encourage the crime? Prev Next article: what is the penalty for trespassing on state owned land if there are not any No Trespassing signs? Next