A federal charge of bribery carries with it life-changing consequences. It is important to obtain a Texas federal criminal defense lawyer to help you and to fight your case for you.
Jones & Hull, P.C. possesses experience and knowledge to competently defend you. We will work hard and work persistently to get you favorable results.
Bribery is the act of using money or goods to influence the actions of another person. Both the person who offers the bribe and the person who accepts the bribe can be charged with a felony offense.
According to 18 U.S.C. § 201, whoever directly or indirectly, corruptly gives, offers, or promises anything of value to any public official or person who has been selected to be a public official, or offers or promises any public official or any person who has been selected to be a public official to give anything of value to any other person or entity with the intent to influence that individual’s actions and/or behavior will face punishment.
A federal conviction for bribery will result in large fines and up to 15 years of imprisonment. A conviction will alter the course of one’s life in a negative manner. If charged with bribery, it is essential for one to contact our Dallas federal defense lawyers.