According to federal laws, the penalty for the crime of bribery is two to fourteen years in prison and a fine of between one hundred to one hundred fifty days. Natanael Cano is still undergoing judicial proceedings. Cano was linked to the process for bribery, but he was allowed to carry out the process in freedom. In a recent hearing, the judge rejected his proposal for conditional suspension, deeming it insufficient.
The singer of 'corridos tumbados' proposed a payment of 10,000 pesos and a donation to a foundation that deals with cancer cases as reparations. The Sonora Prosecutor's Office reported that the judge denied the conditional suspension and that Cano requested to reside in a specific place and to be subjected to surveillance.
Natanael Cano was accused of bribery for attempting to bribe a police officer after being detained for speeding. Despite the agents' refusal, Cano continued on his way and is held responsible for the crime of bribery.
Bribery, the crime for which Cano is accused, occurs when a person requests or receives money or benefits to refrain from performing an act in their duties, when benefits are provided to omit acts related to an office, or when an improper consideration is demanded in the exercise of a public function.
