Government Officials Charged With a Crime or Fraud
Public officials are under the microscope in many ways. Law enforcement and prosecutors love the limelight, and it is a newsworthy scandal when a public official is alleged to have breached the public trust. Public officials and their personal and professional associates need to be aware of lines that should not be crossed. When they are, they should contact Reminger Co., L.P.A.
What Is a Public Official?
A public official is anyone elected or appointed to a position within any public governmental entity or political subdivision.
What Is Corruption?
Generally, it is misuse of governmental powers for private gain. The following are examples of acts of public corruption that may be prosecuted:
- Fraud
- Bank fraud
- Tax fraud
- Mail fraud/wire fraud
- Government contract fraud
- Entitlement and subsidy fraud
- Procurement fraud
- Federal program and contract fraud
- Bid-rigging
- Bribery
- Campaign finance violations
- Extortion
- Kickbacks
- Misuse of public authority
- Misuse of public funds
- False statements to government agencies
- Money laundering
- Racketeering (RICO)
- Embezzlement
- Other violations of oath of office
Risks/Penalties
Whether an act done during your work day or on personal time, you could face an investigation, lose your job, your pension and even face jail time.
Defenses
Reminger Co., L.P.A. defends clients facing federal or state charges. The U.S. Constitution protects your right to a lawyer, your right to decline to incriminate yourself, the right to be free of unreasonable searches and seizures and many other rights. Call 888-352-1377 or contact us online for a free consultation with an attorney.
