Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

Los Angeles White Collar Criminal Lawyer

The Department of Justice is interested in cases in which violations of the "Foreign Corrupt Practices Act" or FCPA have occurred. These cases are often related to the extortion of foreign government or other administrative officials when attempting to achieve a business goal or other such matter. Federal charges and SEC involvement in the case is common, as the case may relate to the issuance of stock in foreign enterprises that is bought and sold in the USA. These cases are usually complex and technical, and require a defense team that is familiar with the procedure and has a background in defending these serious charges. A Los Angeles white collar crime lawyer from the Law Offices of Robert Schwartz has a history of proven ability in the defense of these very serious charges.

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Dealing with the Department of Justice and federal investigative teams is a serious matter. These are some of the top law enforcement agencies in the country, and are particularly aggressive and capable. That does not mean that they don't make errors, however. When you are under investigation regarding violations of the FCPA, it is crucial that you immediately enlist the assistance of a skilled lawyer from the Law Offices of Robert Schwartz. The legal team at the firm is highly qualified to address the defense in these complex cases and to find the errors and flaws in the case against you and exploit them for the defense.

Dealing with serious charges related to the FCPA is a serious matter, as you are facing time spent in federal prison if convicted of the crime. The bribery of an official is a criminal act whether the bribe is accepted by a foreign official or not. However, in order to prove a violation of the law, the prosecutor must prove that there was a corrupt intent, and this accusation will be aggressively defended by the legal team at the Law Offices of Robert Schwartz.

Contact a Los Angeles white collar criminal attorney from the Law Offices of Robert Schwartz immediately if you have been arrested or are under investigation regarding violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.