New Jersey Public Official Admits Accepting Bribes
A recent report from the Fort Mill Times claims that a New Jersey public works official has admitted accepting as much as $70,000 in bribes from contractors seeking favorable rulings on city contracts. Tommaso Calautti, 44, of New Milford pled guilty recently to accepting payoffs from three contractors from May 2003 to July 2008. He faces numerous charges for misusing his influence as New Milford’s project coordinator and engineer by committing white collar crimes in New Jersey.
Calautti’s attorney claims that his client is a good man who gave in to temptation. If convicted on all charges, Calautti could be sentenced to serve a maximum of 20 years in prison and pay up to $250,000 in fines. He was released on $100,000 bail while he awaits sentencing. Unless the defendant admits guilt, prosecuting New Jersey bribery cases can be difficult. Proving guilt is especially difficult if the defendant receives legal counsel from experienced New Jersey criminal defense attorneys who conduct a thorough investigation into the charges and work hard on their clients’ behalf.
For well over fifteen years, the New Jersey criminal defense lawyers at Lependorf & Silverstein have vigorously defended clients accused of bribery and other alleged acts of malfeasance, and that experience can be a key asset for anyone facing bribery charges. If you learn that you, a friend, or family member is under investigation for any criminal charges, it is essential to contact skilled Princeton criminal defense lawyers as quickly as possible. This allows them to launch an immediate investigation into the charges and start working on a defense right away. To schedule a free consultation with experienced New Jersey criminal defense lawyers who will work hard on their clients’ behalf, call Lependorf & Silverstein today at 609.240.0040.
