New Jersey Contractor Sentenced for Bribery
A 58-year-old man has been sentenced to two years in prison after offering a $100,000 bribe for a contracting deal. According to a news report in The Asbury Park Press, on March 17, 2010 the president and CEO of VDH Precision Machining Corporation was recorded offering a contracting officer $100,000 in return for an increase in the value of a contract. Officials say that on March 23, 2010, they recorded the man offering $10,000 in cash for a contract increase as well. He has now been sentenced to two years in prison and a three-year supervised release. He has also been ordered to pay a $5,000 fine and the forfeiture of $10,000.
New Jersey Statute 2C:21-10 states, "A person commits a crime if he solicits, accepts or agrees to accept any benefit as consideration for knowingly violating or agreeing to violate a duty of fidelity to which he is subject as: a partner, employee, guardian, physician, manager, labor official, representative, adjudicator or referee."
Individuals facing bribery charges not only face serious penalties such as jail time and heavy fines, but they also face serious consequences with regard to their career and future. Even in cases that are dismissed, the mere allegation of bribery can tarnish an individual's reputation and cast a shadow over his or her credibility.
Anyone facing these potentially serious and damaging allegations would be well advised to discuss their case with a skilled attorney before talking to authorities. A Princeton white collar crime defense lawyer at Lependorf & Silverstein will fight hard to protect your rights and your reputation. To discuss how to protect your future and fight the charges you face, please call our offices at (609) 240-0040 for a no-cost consultation.
