There are many different types of fraud, with bribery being one of the most common forms. Anyone accused of these wrongdoings needs an Orlando criminal lawyer who can understand the complexities and specifics of each individual charge.
Under Florida state law, bribery is any act of giving, offering, or promising a gift to a public servant for any act unauthorized by the law. It is expressly illegal for any public servant to grant favors of any kind in return for any type of gift, be it money or otherwise.
It is important to appoint an Orlando criminal lawyer quickly in bribery cases, because the prosecution of these cases does not require proof that the accused was authorized to behave in the “desired way.” In other words, even if the accused was able to grant the gift or decision lawfully, by very nature of being influenced to do so it has become a criminal act.
All bribery cases are punished as second-degree felonies, for which a conviction may result in long stints in prison, expensive fines, and loss of any professional licenses. If you hope to beat these consequences, your only chance is to work with a skilled Orlando fraud criminal attorney from the beginning of the investigation process.
At The Law Office of The Orlando Criminal Attorney, we do everything possible to protect our clients from having their rights violated. If your rights already have been violated during the investigation process, your Orlando criminal lawyer will work hard to have the evidence against you suppressed in trial. If you have been accused of any type of fraud, please call our offices as soon as possible.