Chicago Bribery Lawyer

Bribery can be found at the heart of most political and public scandals. It involves offering or taking something of value in exchange for influence on an individual or favorable treatment from them or their organization. For example, a company could bribe a government employee with season tickets for his favorite team in exchange for gaining a government contract. If police or investigators have charged you with bribery, there could be very serious consequences. You need a skilled legal advocate on your side at once.

At my firm, the Law Offices of Mitch Furman, I am fiercely dedicated to defending the rights of the criminally accused. As a seasoned Chicago criminal defense attorney, I have more than a decade of legal experience. My record of successful results proves I understand how to work toward the most favorable resolutions possible for my clients.

Penalties for bribery extend to any individual who offers, agrees to, solicits, or receives a bribe. Individuals cannot point fingers at the initiator of a bribe and use that as their defense. Prosecutors do not need a written agreement as proof of bribery, but they must show corrupt intent of some kind. In addition, a bribe does not have to result in public harm to be illegal. State law categorizes bribery as a Class 2 felony. Individuals convicted of the crime can face a maximum fine of $25,000 and up to 7 years in prison.