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Defending Against Bribery Charges in California: What You Need to Know
Bribery of a public official is a serious offense in the state of California that is punishable by law through Penal Code 165 PC. Being charged with this crime can have severe consequences that can ruin your reputation and freedom. If you find yourself in this situation, you will need an experienced attorney who can effectively defend you against the allegations.
At our law firm, we have a team of attorneys who have the necessary experience and resources to investigate and examine the facts of your case to find discrepancies and mistakes made by the prosecution’s investigators. We will fight tooth and nail to protect your rights and ensure that you are treated fairly throughout the legal process.
What is Bribery According to California Law?
Under California law, bribery is when a public official trades their vote or influence for money or something else of value. A person can be charged for participation on either side of the spectrum – offering or receiving a bribe.
When it comes to Penal Code 165 PC, it targets violations that deal with bribes by or of a county supervisor, as well as other government officials. This specific penal code makes it a felony offense for anyone to offer or give any county supervisor, or for any supervisor to receive anything of value associated with corrupt intent, for the purpose of influencing the supervisor’s actions in any official capacity. Others who are also affected by this code include public corporation members, board of supervisors members, county or city board of trustee members, and common council members.
What Are the Consequences of Bribery?
If you are found guilty of violating Penal Code 165 PC, the consequences can be severe. Possible penalties include prison time, loss of office, and the disqualification from ever holding office in the state in the future. It is crucial to have an experienced attorney by your side who can defend you against the allegations and look for ways to mitigate the consequences of the charges.
Defending Against Bribery Charges
As your defense attorneys, we will use all of the resources at our disposal to challenge the prosecution’s case against you. We will build a strong defense strategy to prove your innocence and demonstrate your lack of corrupt intent. We may argue entrapment, introduce intoxication as a defense, suggest coercion, and more. Our goal is to tell your story effectively and present you in the possible light to the jury.
Bribery cases often come down to which side is more believable to the jury. Having an experienced attorney that can effectively present your case can make a significant difference in the outcome of your trial.
Contact Us for a Consultation
If you have been accused of offering or accepting a bribe, you need an attorney that is capable of fighting for you, in order to ensure that you have the possible defense. We offer free initial consultations to speak with one of our attorneys, so that we can go over the details of the case. If you cannot make it to the office, we also offer over-the-phone consultations. Let us use our expertise to help you navigate the legal system and get the justice you deserve.
Overview | Consequences of Bribery | Defending Against Bribery Charges |
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| In the state of California, bribery of a public official is a serious offense punishable by law. A person can be charged when they offer or receive a bribe. The definition of a bribe is trading a public official’s vote or influence for money or anything of value. This code also targets those who bribe or receive someone to influence the actions of county supervisors, government officials, and other related positions. | Possible consequences of bribery include prison time, disqualification from office, and loss of office. | An experienced attorney that can effectively present your case can make a significant difference in the outcome of your trial. We can help defend you against the allegations and look for ways to mitigate the consequences of the charges. We will build a strong defense strategy to prove your innocence and demonstrate your lack of corrupt intent. |
Bribery laws in California are broad and cover a wide range of officials and people who can offer or receive bribes. Penal Code 165 PC targets bribery by or of county supervisors, public corporations, board of directors’ members, county or city board of trustee members, and common council members. Under California law, bribery is defined as trades that influence a public official’s vote or any other kind of influence for something of value.
Possible penalties for being found guilty of the violation of Penal Code 165 PC include prison time, loss of office, and disqualification from ever holding office in the state in the future. Due to the severe consequences of bribery allegations, it is crucial to have an experienced attorney by your side who can defend you against the allegations and look for ways to mitigate the consequences of the charges.
Our experienced attorneys have the capacity to investigate and examine facts surrounding the allegations and find discrepancies and mistakes made by the prosecution’s investigators. We provide you with the representation necessary to ensure that you are treated fairly throughout the legal process. As your defense attorneys, we will use all of the resources at our disposal to challenge the prosecution’s case against you. We will build a strong defense strategy to prove your innocence and demonstrate your lack of corrupt intent.
If you are facing bribery allegations, you need an attorney who is capable of fighting for you and ensuring that you have the possible defense. Contact our law firm to set up a free initial consultation to discuss the details of your case. If you cannot make it to the office, we also offer over-the-phone consultations. Let us use our expertise to help you navigate the legal system and get the justice you deserve.
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