
Florida Bribery Defense Lawyer
Exceptional Defense against Federal Crimes Charges
Have you been accused of offering, agreeing to or accepting a bribe? You need immediate legal representation. By consulting a Florida white collar crime lawyer at Musca Law, you can find out what you’re up against and what is required at this point to positively impact the outcome of your case. Bribery is a serious charge and may not only result in serious criminal penalties but irreparable damage to your reputation and your professional relationships. The right attorney can fight to protect your interests to the full extent of the law.The legal team at Musca Law is backed by over 150 years of collective experience. We are capable of handling a wide variety of cases and circumstances. We are passionate advocates for our clients and tenaciously pursue the best possible outcome on their behalf.
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Definition of Bribery
Under Florida law, bribery is defined as offering, promising or agreeing to the exchange of money, services or goods for the purpose of influencing a public official’s performance of his or her duty.Bribery may relate to the following:
- Public officials
- Peace officers
- Judges
- Jurors
- Sports officials
For example, a driver may attempt to bribe a police officer to get out of a speeding ticket. A construction company owner may attempt to bribe a public official to ensure that he or she is given a certain government project. Bribery may relate to
Bribery of a public official is classified as a second degree felony in Florida. This particular type of offense is punishable by up to 15 years in state prison and/or a fine of up to $10,000.