Corruption charges are serious and can ruin your reputation, ruin businesses, and if you are a public official or business owner, could even cost you your job. These allegations are taken seriously by the government and you need to have a team that can help you defend your reputation.
In order to prove corruption charges, prosecutors often have to use circumstantial evidence to show that a person had the intent to corruptly influence others. This type of evidence can include things like a large amount of cash that is given to an official or a witness, a display of sudden wealth without a legitimate source, or statements by witnesses about payments. The evidence may also be about how a decision was made, for example when an official is offered a bribe to make a certain type of decision.
When Federal corruption charges are brought, prosecutors need to prove that a Federal public official misused their office for personal gain. This can include bribery, embezzlement, or theft of property. Typically, all employees of the Federal government are considered to be public officials for the purposes of these charges. This includes secretaries, data entry clerks, custodians, and drivers. In these cases, prosecutors will usually need to get information about the roles of the people involved and the value of any property that was stolen or misappropriated. This information can be obtained from whistleblowers, leaks, or information that has been published in the news.