Phoenix Bribery Lawyer

In Arizona, bribery of a public official is a class 4 felony, punishable by up to 3 years in prison, depending on the case. Bribery may also be charged as a federal offense in some situations, and in these cases the defendant is likely to face increased penalties than would be imposed at a state level. Bribery may also be related to sporting events or other matters that involve persons acting in some form of official duty.

A defendant may face bribery charges for offering, accepting, giving or agreeing to accept a bribe. It does not necessarily matter whether money or gifts exchanged hands, or whether the official performed the agreed upon act. Additionally, if the person who was offered the bribe had not yet assumed office or lacked jurisdiction to perform the act or favor requested, this is no defense to bribery charges under Arizona law.

White Collar Lawyer for Arizona Bribery Charges

A Phoenix white collar lawyer at Suzuki Law Offices can help you if you or someone you know has been accused of bribery. Whether the charges or investigation involve offering or accepting a bribe, our firm has the resources and legal knowledge to effectively evaluate your charges and determine how we can best represent your interests.

Richard J. Suzuki is a former state and federal prosecutor who understands how both sides of the Arizona court process works. Whether you are facing federal or state bribery charges, Mr. Suzuki and his staff have the knowledge to appropriately address the matter on your behalf. We will investigate all aspects of your charges, including how all evidence was obtained and processed by law enforcement in order to determine whether you may have been the victim of a constitutional rights violation that would lead to having key evidence suppressed or perhaps enable us to negotiate with the prosecution to have your charges dropped entirely.

Contact a Phoenix bribery defense attorney at our firm today for a free consultation. We represent clients throughout Arizona.