The typical image of bribery involves someone offering cash or perks as a way to procure something illegally. California "bribe-givers" don't usually operate in a vacuum. Bribery requires more than one participant to occur. The person receiving the bribe may break the...
In California and across the United States, bribes are illegal. Often, people who are in a position of authority can be subject to offers that would violate the law and be categorized as bribes. This can happen in the political spectrum, in certain businesses, and in...
Bribery is an offense defined by giving, offering, receiving or soliciting something of value in order to influence the action of an official or individual who is responsible for performing public or legal duties. Bribery is a serious crime that only serves to...
Bribery is an illegal action that some people try to use in business to get ahead. They may try to bribe government officials to get them to ignore rules or laws or to do something specific that will give them a leg up in business. The U.S. holds the competitiveness...
Accusations of bribery often result in high-profile cases, particularly if the case is international in scope. Bribery may involve high-standing politicians, celebrities or wealthy investors. However, it is important to understand the nature of a bribery charge....
Anyone in Los Angeles who occupies a position that involves the exercise of governmental, executive or professional authority will almost certainly see their actions scrutinized. Exchanges of any types of benefits involving such individuals can quickly escalate to...
The largest health care bribery and fraud case in California's history resulted in 15 months of imprisonment for a former hospital owner who purportedly allowed the scheme to continue. What began as a hospital purchase allegedly enabled the continuance of a complex...
Many people in Los Angeles may view bribery cases as being rather simple matters; either the person accused of the offense accepted compensation in exchange for favors or preferential treatment, or they did not. Yet as is the case with many federal criminal issues, a...
Over the past few years, public corruption and bribery cases have been on the headlines — the giving of money and favors in exchange for benefits from those hired to serve the public. Formally, these bribery charges have broadened to include anyone working in a public...
The college admissions scandal became big news once sources identified a couple famous faces among the accused. Not only did the scandal involve celebrities but also several top colleges in California, which means you probably have heard of it. This is a nationwide...
