Former Deputy Charged With Bribery

Gilbert Michel, 38, a former Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy was charged for allegedly accepted money in exchange for smuggling a cellphone, cigarettes and a note into the Men's Central Jail.

Michel was charged with bribery in federal court on Friday January 13, 2012.

A plea agreement was filed also on Friday in which Michel agreed to plead guilty and to cooperate in an ongoing investigation of misconduct by deputies in the jail system.

Michel admitted that he accepted cash from an inmate, who was working with the FBI, in exchange for contraband.

A federal charge of bribery is a serious charge and has life altering consequences.

Bribery is defined as using money or goods to influence the actions of another person. A conviction of bribery can result in up to 15 years in prison.

As Federal Criminal Defense Attorneys we do everything we can for our clients to prevent that from happening. Our Los Angeles Federal Lawyers have the experience, knowledge, and skill in handling federal criminal cases such as bribery.

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