Bribery Charges In California – Penal Code 85 and 86
When I see a bribery case in one of the Los Angeles courthouses, it typically involves someone trying to bribe an elected official to do something they want done. Therefore, if someone is charged with this white-collar crime of bribery, it's typically severe because someone is trying to tamper with some part of a government function.
Typically, when these bribery charge cases come up, for example, trying to bribe a council member to vote a certain way or trying to bribe some elected official to do something that you want them to do, it's usually business people with big money attempting to get individuals to do things that they usually wouldn't otherwise do.
If you're facing bribery charges in Los Angeles under Penal Code Section 85 or 86, you need a skilled attorney by your side. They should have experience in handling such cases, the ability to mount a sophisticated defense, and connections in the prosecutor's office.
This is crucial because prosecutors and law enforcement agencies often have strong evidence, such as tape recordings of the alleged bribes, making these cases challenging to defend.
Therefore, you'll want a criminal defense lawyer who can negotiate with the prosecutors in these bribery cases, show them that you're a good person, and give them the back story behind whatever caused this case.
Legal Defenses To Bribery Cases
Most of the defenses in a bribery case revolve around the facts and circumstances surrounding that case. Did the police do a thorough investigation? Did they get all the information they needed? Did the prosecutors properly examine everything in the witnesses and get the full story of what happened?
Sometimes, they only get part of the information. Your version of events needs to be told either to the prosecutors and police or judge or even to a jury to show the jury that listens that you didn't do anything wrong and that there's another version of events that the police and prosecutors haven't considered.
Therefore, you should not be charged if convicted of bribery, and the case should be dismissed.
This is where a seasoned criminal defense attorney, with years of experience and numerous jury trials under their belt, comes in. They know how to pick a jury and persuade them to find in favor of their client, providing you with the best possible defense.
What I typically do is have you come into the office, we go over everything under the cloak of the attorney/client privilege, I get all the details of your case, and then we get down to the nitty-gritty of whether or not you can defend the case successfully and what needs to be investigated and shown to a jury for you to be successful when you're charged with a crime such as bribery.
Protecting Your Legal Rights and Freedom
When we strategize your defense in a bribery case in Los Angeles, our primary goal is to protect your record, future, freedom, and rights. I will guide you on what you can do to help and give you a clear picture of what you're up against and what I will do to secure the best possible outcome.
You have a say in how we proceed, and I will ensure you understand your options so you can make an informed decision about your case.
Other times, we need a better defense and must negotiate and work out a resolution that protects all our vital interests.
The key is having an attorney who has the wisdom to know when to fight and when to negotiate and to be able to explain things to you so you understand and can make an informed decision about how to handle your case.
The bottom line is that you are the final decision maker when it comes to your case and whether or not the case will be fought or resolved.
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