Bruce Lehr

Miami 305-377-1777

Public Corruption

Metro-Dade and South FL Public Corruption Attorney
Bruce Lehr

Individuals in the state of Florida who hold public office will always be susceptible to accusations of corruption; it goes with the territory. But when those allegations are likely to develop into a criminal charge or an internal investigation, you're going to require the services of an experienced criminal defense attorney—one who has represented dozens of public officials in corruption cases over the years. Criminal defense attorney Bruce Lehr represents clients who are under investigation or have been indicted for public corruption crimes in South Florida. Call Bruce Lehr immediately for aggressive and diligent defense.

What is a Public Corruption Crime in Florida?

Public corruption is a catchall term used to describe a category of offenses that involve individuals who hold positions of the public trust, whether elected or appointed, who use those positions to commit crimes. Typical public corruptions offenses include:

  • Theft/Embezzlement
  • Extortion
  • Bribery
  • Payoffs
  • Fraud
  • Receiving Kickbacks
  • Theft of time
  • Disclosure of classified information

Most government employees' job functions are heavily regulated by state law, agency law, and departmental policies. Deviations from these policies can result in removal from office or even criminal charges. It's important that you act quickly if you become aware that you are going to be accused of a public corruption offense and retain the services of a qualified defense lawyer—like Bruce Lehr.

Internal Investigations

Depending on what type of government position you hold, you may be subject to an internal investigation after the criminal investigation has been concluded. Attorney Bruce Lehr has experience defending clients in agency reviews, as well as criminal trials.

Don't Be Tried By the Media

If you are a public official and you've been charged with a crime, it will more likely than not be reported in the Miami Herald, the Sun Sentinel, and the other South Florida television and radio media outlets. There is no way to control whether or not the media reports on an alleged public corruption violation, but having an experienced attorney, like Bruce Lehr, in your corner can help mitigate the occurrence of erroneous information from being reported. This can often be the difference in holding or losing an office after the criminal proceedings have concluded.

Experienced Private Public Corruption Defense Attorney Bruce Lehr

Criminal defense attorney Bruce Lehr defends government officials against allegations of malfeasance. Among the types of clients he represents are:

  • City officials
  • Department inspectors
  • Law enforcement officers and agents
  • City managers
  • Council members and mayors
  • Department Heads

Just because your position makes you more vulnerable to allegations of wrongdoing doesn't mean that you shouldn't have the best criminal defense available. Contact Lehr Levi and Mendez P.A. to discuss your legal predicament.

To schedule an appointment at Bruce Lehr's Miami or Hollywood office, call 305-377-1777.

Criminal defense lawyer Bruce Lehr represents local, state, and federal officials in Miami, Aventura, Bal Harbor, Bay Harbor Island, Biscayne Park Coral Gables, Doral, El Portal, Florida City, Golden Beach, Homestead, Key Biscayne, Medley, Miami Beach, Miami Gardens, Miami Shores Village, North Miami, North Miami Beach, Opa-Locka, Pinecrest, South Miami, Sunny Isles Beach, Surfside, Sweetwater, Hallandale, Miramar, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Davie, Cooper City, Fort Lauderdale, Dania, Plantation, Weston, Coral Springs, Pompano, Deerfield Beach, Coconut Creek, Sunrise, Dade, Broward, and the rest of South Florida. Call Bruce Lehr immediately.