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Last verified: April 2026 | King George County General District Court | 15 U.S.C. § 78dd-1 (official U.S. Code)
The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), codified at 15 U.S.C. § 78dd-1, prohibits U.S. persons and businesses from making corrupt payments to foreign officials to obtain or retain business. A Foreign Corrupt Practices Act FCPA Violations lawyer King George County from Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. understands that violations carry severe penalties including fines up to $2 million per count for organizations and up to $250,000 per count for individuals, plus imprisonment up to 20 years. The Department of Justice (DOJ) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) enforce these laws aggressively.
Review the official statute at 15 U.S.C. § 78dd-1 (Cornell LII) and the DOJ FCPA Resource Guide (.gov).
- Step 1: Contact a Foreign Corrupt Practices Act FCPA Violations lawyer King George County immediately upon receiving a subpoena or target letter.
- Step 2: Preserve all documents and communications related to foreign transactions.
- Step 3: Do not discuss the investigation with colleagues or foreign contacts without counsel present.
- Step 4: Your attorney will negotiate with the DOJ and SEC to potentially avoid indictment.
- Step 5: If charged, prepare for trial in the Eastern District of Virginia, known as the “rocket docket.”
In King George County, FCPA violations carry federal penalties including up to 20 years imprisonment and fines up to $5 million for individuals.
| Offense | Classification | Incarceration | Fine | License Impact | Additional Consequences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FCPA Violation (Individual) | Federal Felony | Up to 20 years | Up to $250,000 | Loss of export privileges | Disgorgement of profits; debarment from government contracts |
| FCPA Violation (Organization) | Federal Felony | N/A | Up to $2 million per count | Loss of export privileges | Disgorgement of profits; debarment from government contracts |
Results may vary. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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What is the penalty for an FCPA violation in King George County, Virginia?
Yes. Individuals face up to 20 years imprisonment and fines up to $250,000 per count. Organizations face fines up to $2 million per count. Additional consequences include disgorgement of profits and debarment from government contracts.
Can I be charged under the FCPA if I am not a U.S. citizen?
Yes. The FCPA applies to foreign nationals and companies that act in furtherance of a corrupt payment while in the territory of the United States. Issuers of securities in the U.S. are also covered regardless of nationality.
What should I do if I receive a subpoena from the DOJ?
It depends. Contact a foreign bribery charge lawyer King George County immediately. Do not destroy documents. Do not discuss the subpoena with colleagues. Your attorney will guide you on preservation and response.
How long does an FCPA investigation take?
It depends. Investigations can last 1-3 years before charges are filed. The DOJ typically issues a target letter 30-60 days before indictment. Early legal intervention can sometimes resolve matters without charges.
Can I negotiate a settlement with the DOJ?
Yes. The DOJ often resolves FCPA cases through deferred prosecution agreements (DPAs) or non-prosecution agreements (NPAs). These require cooperation, compliance reforms, and monetary penalties but avoid criminal conviction.
Last verified: April 2026. Information current as of April 2026. Laws change — contact Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747 for updated guidance.