New Jersey Bribery Charges Lawyers

Diligent And Resourceful Attorneys Represent Clients Accused Of Bribery Across New Jersey

At Team Law, our diligent and resourceful New Jersey Bribery Charges Lawyers are prepared to vigorously defend you in every phase of your bribery defense. We understand the nuances and particular needs of every client facing bribery charges. We will fight for your rights and help to provide clarity in moving forward with your life and ultimately protect your interests.

In New Jersey, criminal indictment for bribery can be brought forth as a result of both bribes paid to and received by individuals. Bribery is commonly perceived as bribes made between public officials, in return for political favors. There are also other ways that illegal bribes can be made:

• Business professionals have been accused of bribing each other in order to secure a deal or contract; 
• Athletes have been accused of taking bribes by organized crime in order to affect the outcome of a game; 
• Public officials have been accused of being bribed by contractors in order to secure work;
• Many other examples of the possible scenarios that can result in bribery charges in New Jersey. 

Our attorneys provide high-caliber legal representation at a reasonable cost. To learn more about our practice and how we can help, contact us to schedule a free consultation today.

What Is Commercial Bribery?

According to N.J.S.A. 2C:21-10, if you solicit, accept, or agree to accept any benefit as consideration for knowingly violating or agreeing to violate a duty of fidelity that you owe, you will be guilty of commercial bribery in NJ. Currently, there are six recognized situations that give rise to a duty of fidelity:

1. Being the agent, partner, or employee of another
2. Being a trustee, guardian, or fiduciary of another
3. Being a lawyer, physician, accountant, appraiser, or other professional adviser or informant
4. Being an officer, director, manager, or other participant in the direction of the affairs of an incorporated or unincorporated association
5. Being a labor official (including any duly appointed representative of a labor organization or any duly appointed trustee or representative of an employee welfare trust fund)
6. Being an arbitrator or other disinterested adjudicator or referee

If you fall into any of these and you act improperly when it comes to your duty of fidelity or violate it outright, there is a high likelihood that you will be charged with commercial bribery.

Bribery Charges

In New Jersey, bribery charges are brought forward under the following circumstances:

• A person offers, confers, or agrees to confer any benefit whether the benefit inures to the public servant or another person to influence a public servant in the performance of an official duty or commit a violation of an official duty.
• The person directly or indirectly confers or agrees to confer any benefit not allowed by law to a public servant.

Or

• Under the color of office and in connection with any official act performed or to be performed by a public servant, the public servant directly or indirectly, knowingly solicits, accepts or agrees to accept any benefit, whether the benefit inures to the public servant or another person, to influence the performance of an official duty or to commit a violation of an official duty.
• Under the color of office and in connection with any official act performed or to be performed by a public servant, the public servant directly or indirectly, knowingly receives any benefit, whether the benefit inures to the public servant or another person, to influence the performance of an official duty or to commit a violation of an official duty.

Contact The Experienced New Jersey Bribery Charges Lawyers at Team Law Today For A Free Initial Consultation

In New Jersey, when faced with white-collar criminal accusations, either at the federal or state level, it is important to have experienced and knowledgeable New Jersey Bribery Charges Lawyers on your side. At Team Law, our attorneys are ready to represent you through all phases of the investigative and judicial process. Given the severe consequences of a white-collar crime conviction, our legal team takes these matters with the severity and respect you deserve. We are here to support you – we will fight for your rights and interests. Contact Team Law for a free and confidential consultation.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bribery Charges in New Jersey