Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Government Corruption Lawyer
Public corruption is the violation of a public official's duty of faith toward his or her community. Most public corruption occurs when a local, state or federal official accepts something of value in exchange for a favorable decision or behavior, and is often accompanied by bribery charges.
The majority of public corruption cases are in one of these categories, according to the FBI: legislative, judicial, regulatory, contractual and law enforcement. Concrete examples include a judge's ruling, a legislator's vote, a public contract for work or supplies, a restaurant license or a speeding ticket. Each one of these is vulnerable to public corruption.
Philadelphia attorney William Spade defends clients charged with public corruption. His clients include former treasurer of the city of Philadelphia, Corey Kemp — local businessmen charged in a pay-to-play scheme and other businessmen involved trying to influence the awarding of airport advertising contracts.
Consulting with accounting specialists and using his research skills to untangle highly complex financial matters, William Spade seeks favorable outcomes for clients, including reduced or dismissed charges and acquittals.
Although many public corruption cases involve alleged bribery, others arise from charges that include irregularities in the use of public monies, kickbacks, embezzlement, and using the office to benefit family or grant favors. Depending on the nature of the charge, these cases may be heard in either state or federal court. Spade appears regularly in both, using his experience as a Philadelphia prosecutor to anticipate the other side's response to motions and arguments.
Contact a Philadelphia public corruption defense lawyer. Call attorney William Spade at 866-570-4171, toll free.
