Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Hobbs Act Attorney
Bribery involves the offering, providing or asking for something of value in return for influencing an official in the performance of his or her duties. When this involves a public official, such as an elected official, police officer, building inspector or licensing inspector, the accused person may be charged with public corruption. Investigations of bribery and public corruption can take weeks or months. It is important for individuals who believe they are the subjects of law enforcement investigations to consult an experience attorney.
Philadelphia lawyer William Spade appears regularly in federal court, which is where many bribery cases are heard. He defends clients against bribery charges, which are often brought under the federal Hobbs Act, a law designed to address issues of organized crime and racketeering. Today, however, this law is often used to charge public officials, at all levels, who are alleged to have been illegally influenced in the performance of their official duties.
William Spade defends clients accused of taking bribes in cases involving:
- State police officers alleged to have ignored speeding in return for payment
- Restaurant inspectors charged with accepting payments in return for not reporting health violations
- Officials responsible for awarding franchise contracts such as airport officials, school officials and government building managers
- Election law violations
- Licensing officials
- Judges accepting payment in return for favorable verdicts
Charges such as these can lead to significant prison time, fines and restitution in the event of a conviction. Moreover, a bribery conviction can cause serious damage to an otherwise stellar career. It is important to consult an attorney with the knowledge, skills and resources to develop a strong defense. Spade consults with experts, such as forensic accountants, and employs his well-known research skills to build cases that seek acquittals, reduced charges or dismissals.
Contact a Philadelphia bribery defense attorney. Call attorney William Spade at 866-570-4171, toll free.
