Public Integrity Defense Lawyers in San Antonio
Representing Public Servants & Government Officials
Public corruption is any form of abuse or breach of public trust committed by a federal, state, or local official. All government officials – whether they were elected, appointed, or hired – are prohibited from soliciting or accepting anything of value that sways the performance of their official duties.
Public integrity laws are in place because individuals and entities at all levels of government have the potential to violate our country’s code of ethics.
Public integrity laws exist to:
- Hold public officials at the federal, state, and local levels accountable for their actions
- Oversee investigations into allegations of fraud committed by government employees, entities, and programs
- Combat the threat of public corruption along our nation’s borders
If you have been charged with a public integrity violation, your career and your future could be on the line. You need a trusted public integrity defense attorney in San Antonio to stand up for you and serve as your voice. At LaHood Norton Law Group, we fight aggressively to protect clients facing these types of serious charges.
Contact us online or call (210) 801-9400 now for a free and confidential consultation.
Types of Public Integrity Crimes
Public officials are expected to uphold integrity in their day-to-day work. As public servants, they are bound by a strict code of ethics.
Examples of common public integrity crimes include:
- Environmental crimes
- Election fraud
- Civil rights violations
- Border corruption
- Conflicts of interest
- Perjury
- Misappropriation of public funds
Investigating Public Integrity Crimes in San Antonio
The Bexar County Public Integrity Unit investigates and prosecutes crimes committed by public servants, which includes government employees and elected officials. This Unit also prosecutes financial crimes and computer crimes committed against children, including solicitation of a minor online and child pornography possession.
Bexar County’s Law Enforcement Integrity Unit investigates and reviews allegations of police misconduct and brutality, including shootings involving law enforcement officers.
If you are a public official who is being investigated or has been arrested, call LaHood Norton Law Group at (210) 801-9400 for aggressive defense services today.
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Why Choose LaHood Norton Law Group-
Here When You Need Us
Our team will be available to you after hours and on the weekends, whenever you need us.
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Former District Attorney On Your Side
Founding attorney, Nico LaHood, is the former Bexar County District Attorney. He has experience on the other side of the aisle that will be invaluable to your case.
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Over 70 Years of Combined Experience
Our accomplished attorneys have over seven decades of combined experience in the criminal justice system.
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Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Two of our attorneys are Board Certified in Criminal Defense, making them specialists in their field.