Public Corruption

Public corruption is a white collar crime that is committed when people within federal agencies who breach public trust.  People who commit public corruption usually have positions within federal, state, or local law offices.  These people usually misuse their power or breach public trust by directly violating federal laws.  Public corruption also occurs when a person within federal, state, or local law offices accept or receive monetary bribes in exchange for their influence or votes.  When a person accepts a bribe, he/she does not act in a normal, expected manner, and violates the terms of his/her office.   

Like all white collar crimes, public corruption is a serious offense that involves harsh legal ramifications.  These types of crimes are not usually investigated by local law enforcement, but rather the State Attorney General’s Office, or federal agencies such as the FBI, IRS, and SEC.  After a person is believed to have committed a white collar crime, he/she will more than likely be subject to lengthy and invasive investigations from federal law enforcement and the government. 

For this reason, people should always consult with an experienced white collar crimes attorney when they have been charged with public corruption.  A white collar crimes lawyer can provide effective, reliable legal counsel and aggressive defense tactics to combat a person’s criminal charges.

Tampa Public Corruption Attorneys
Thomas & Paulk

At Thomas & Paulk, we know the dangers our clients face after they have been charged with a serious white collar crime, such as public corruption.  We know that, if convicted, our clients may have to spend time in prison or pay large fines.  This is why our law office’s primary aim is to help our clients avoid conviction so that they can return to their normal way of life and put their white collar crime charges behind them.  Our Tampa white collar crimes attorneys are aggressive, knowledgeable, and ready to help you!

The reputable Tampa Bay white collar crime lawyers at Thomas & Paulk, P.A. handle cases for clients throughout Hillsborough County, including Tampa, Brandon, Plant City, Temple Terrace, Riverview, Ruskin, Apollo Beach, Sun City, Land O Lakes, Antioch, Belleair Beach, Belleair Bluffs, Bloomingdale, Boyette, Carollwood, Clearwater, Dover, Egypt Lake, Gibsonston, Gulf City, Gulfport, Hopewell, Indian Rocks Beach, Indian Shores Beach, Kenneth City, Largo, Lillibridgerafforida, Lithia, Lutz, Madeira Beach, Mango, Marvina, New Tampa, North Redington, Oldsmar, Orient Park, Palm River, Pasadena, Pinellas Park, Redington Beach, Redington Shores, Seminole, St. Petersburg, St. Pete Beach, Tampa Palms, Thonotosassa, Tierra Verde, Trapnell, Unincorporated Hillsborough County, Unincorporated Pinellas County, Welcome, and Wimauma.