
Lackawanna Bribery Defense Lawyer
Aggressive Defense for Clients in Lackawanna
Being accused of bribery is a serious matter. If you are convicted, you could face significant fines and even time in prison. In addition, your reputation will be damaged, and you may find it difficult to secure employment or housing in the future. If you are facing bribery charges, it is crucial that you contact an experienced criminal defense attorney as soon as possible.
At Bernard J. Brown, Attorney at Law, we have years of experience representing clients in a wide range of criminal matters. We understand the laws and procedures governing bribery cases, and we know what it takes to win. Our firm is committed to providing personalized legal services and aggressive representation to each and every client we serve.
Call (570) 676-1553 or contact us online to schedule your free consultation with a Lackawanna bribery defense attorney.
What Is Bribery?
Bribery is a white-collar crime that involves offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting something of value in exchange for an official action or decision. The “something of value” can be money, property, services, or anything else that has value. The “official action or decision” can be anything that is within the power of the recipient to grant or withhold.
Examples of bribery include:
- A business owner giving a public official a large sum of money in exchange for a favorable zoning decision
- A politician offering a judge a job in exchange for a favorable ruling
- A police officer accepting a bribe to ignore a crime
- A contractor giving a building inspector a gift in exchange for overlooking a code violation
It is important to note that bribery is a crime that involves two parties: the person offering the bribe and the person accepting it. Both parties can be charged with bribery, and both can face serious criminal penalties if convicted.

