Conflicts of Interest Crimes (From Prosecution of Public Corruption Cases, P 91-100, 1988, U.S. Department of Justice -- See NCJ-110010)

• NCJ Number: 110017
• Author(s): G A Carver
• Date Published: 1988
• Length: 10 pages
• Sale Source: National Institute of Justice/; NCJRS Photocopy Services
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America
• Note: For microfiche, see NCJ-110010.

Annotation

The Federal conflict of interest statutes are designed to foster public confidence in the integrity and objectivity of both Federal officials and the decisionmaking process of the Government.

Abstract

Conflicts of interest are subject to the scrutiny of the Public Integrity Section of the U.S. Department of Justice's Criminal Division, the Office of Government Ethics, and the heads of Federal departments and agencies. Investigation of alleged conflict of interest usually involves referrals, interviews with witnesses, collection and analysis of documentary materials, and grand jury work. The investigation should be structured to thoroughly examine potential legal and factual defenses and to discover any existing rebuttal evidence. Attention should be paid to the timing of the initial interview with a potential defendant and opening of the matter before the grand jury. The possibility of false statements by potential defendants should be explored, and investigation should usually continue even after charges have been filed. The 'Principles of Federal Prosecution' provide guidelines for the management of such cases.