The article examines some aspects of protection in cases of corruption crimes. The work of a lawyer in criminal proceedings on corruption crimes is analyzed. In particular, important aspects of protection are highlighted at the stage of detention and precautionary measures. It is stated that the state of health, strong social ties, positive characteristics, the presence of dependents can be taken into account by the court to choose a measure of restraint not related to detention. It was also established that the position on the disclosure of materials of covert investigative (search) actions during the trial changed, which caused a number of questions for the defense. In our opinion, a corruption crime is an offense that consists in using one's official position for one's own selfish purpose. People with high social status are usually suspected of corruption crimes. In this category, suspects usually have strong social ties, which plays a positive role in choosing a measure of restraint and allows them to choose a mild measure of restraint not related to imprisonment. In addition, persons wishing to become guarantors must be questioned in court.Analyzing the protection of corruption in criminal offenses, the lawyer must clearly understand that the basis of the evidence base in these proceedings are covert investigative (investigative) actions. An important point is the defender's understanding of the presence or absence of provocation of the crime. Some people, pursuing various goals, resort to illegal actions to provoke corruption crimes.