Beverly Hills Bribery Attorney

Charged with bribery in Beverly Hills?

Bribery occurs when a company employee solicits, accepts or makes an agreement to access something of value including money, from an individual apart from employer knowledge or authorization. The offending employee then uses his or her position within the company to gain something of value for the individual which can be money, opportunity, special treatment or trade secret, or other similar actions.

Some simple examples of bribery include attempting to pay off a police officer to avoid a speeding ticket, or paying a high-ranking company officer to leak secrets that could influence the stock market. Providing gifts, trips, special treatment or funds to gain advantage can lead to accusations of bribery. The charges could be completely unfounded and you may be innocent. This does not mean that you will be found innocent of charges; you could be convicted if you don't act quickly to enlist the help of the skilled defense team from Okabe & Haushalter.

Bribery is generally committed by people who have a need that they cannot perform on their own. Instead, they must seek out someone in a position to get them what they want. This is most commonly done by offering money, but services can also be offered and paid upon completion of the requested task. If you or someone you know has been accused of bribery, speak with a Beverly Hills criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible.

Penalties for Bribery

There are a variety of factors that will determine what is considered the appropriate penalty for bribery, depending on the specific case. Bribery is a felony in most cases, and the criminal penalty is two to four years in state prison. Restitution fines vary widely depending on a several factors, including whether the bribery payment was received, how much it was for, the seriousness of the request, and more. The skill of your defense lawyer is of extreme importance in such a case. Our firm has extensive experience in defending all types of white collar crimes, and you are urged to contact us as soon as you have been charged.

Contact a Beverly Hills bribery attorney from the firm without delay.