California Bribery Defense Lawyers

The experienced Los Angeles bribery defense attorneys and mafia crime attorneys at the Law Offices of Lawrence Wolf are equipped with a variety of proven defenses to successfully defend clients charged with misdemeanor and felony crimes. If you have been arrested for giving or receiving a bribe in California you should seek the legal advice and representation of an established Los Angeles bribery defense lawyer at the Law Offices of Lawrence Wolf immediately. Call today to discuss your California bribery case with one of our skilled bribery attorneys.

Not only is it a crime to bribe another person, it is also in violation of California and Federal laws to accept a bribe. Under certain circumstances it is even illegal for a person who has knowledge of bribery to not report the illegal act.

The following are some definitions and repercussion of bribery in the State of California:

California Penal Code Section 92 states that: Every person who gives or offers to give a bribe to any judicial officer, juror, referee, arbitrator, or umpire, or to any person who may be authorized by law to hear or determine any question or controversy, with intent to influence his vote, opinion, or decision upon any matter or question which is or may be brought before him for decision, is punishable by imprisonment in the state prison for two, three or four years.

California Penal Code Section 93 (a) states that: Every judicial officer, juror, referee, arbitrator, or umpire, and every person authorized by law to hear or determine any question or controversy, who asks, receives, or agrees to receive, any bribe, upon any agreement or understanding that his or her vote, opinion, or decision upon any matters or question which is or may be brought before him or her for decision, shall be influenced thereby, is punishable by imprisonment in the state prison for two, three, or four years and, in cases where no bribe has been actually received, by a restitution fine of not less than two thousand dollars ($2,000) or not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or, in cases where a bribe was actually received, by a restitution fine of at least the actual amount of the bribe received or two thousand dollars ($2,000), whichever is greater, or any larger amount of not more than double the amount of any bribe received or ten thousand dollars ($10,000), whichever is greater.

If you have been charged with or are under investigation for committing bribery, you should seek experienced legal representation immediately. You have a lot at risk with these serious charges, including a jail or prison term, parole, probation, and monetary fines. The established and respected Los Angeles bribery defense lawyers and mob crime attorneys at the Law Offices of Lawrence Wolf may be able to have your charges dropped or your sentence reduced.