Georgia Public Corruption Defense Attorney

Public corruption is defined as the use of governmental powers for private gain. An elected official or person who works for the government in some capacity may face public corruption charges if he or she uses his or her position and/or duties unlawfully or for personal gain. Bribery, extortion and embezzlement are all specific offenses which may be related to public corruption.

When a public official is accused of corruption, this can have disastrous consequences. Corruption is a type of crime which will receive a great deal of media attention once it becomes known, and it is a potentially career-ruining crime. An experienced attorney, however, can work to mitigate the negative repercussions of corruption allegations in order to protect the alleged offender's political career and future.

Conaway & Strickler, P.C. represents clients throughout all of Georgia who have been accused of public corruption. Our Atlanta white collar crime lawyers are highly experienced and are dedicated to providing our clients with the level of legal counsel they need and deserve. Your initial consultation with a lawyer at our firm is free, and we will take this time to assess the situation and determine exactly how we can assist you.

Defense for Public Corruption Charges in Atlanta, Georgia

Public corruption is one of the main focuses of the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation.) In fact, they list it on their website as one of their top priorities, behind only terrorism, espionage, and cyber crime. Public corruption is considered a primary area of concern by law enforcement agencies because it can have such widespread consequences. Courtroom verdicts, law enforcement, quality of roads and schools, tax rates and a number of other issues can be adversely affected by public corruption.

Have you been accused of corruption? As a public official, you may find that your career is immediately on the line. Everything you have worked so hard to achieve is at risk, and turning to an experienced Atlanta public corruption defense lawyer will be necessary if you are to have the opportunity to clear your good name. Due to the strong focus the FBI has on public corruption, it is a real possibility that you may find that you are facing criminal charges in federal court.

Contact an Atlanta white collar crimes lawyer from Conaway & Strickler, P.C. today for a free consultation regarding your Atlanta public corruption charges.