You shouldn't bribe people.
Phil just got a call informing him that his son is being held for suspicion of drunk driving.
Phil wants to help his son.
Phil calls a lawyer and hires him to represent his son.
Phil calls a friend on the police force and offers him season baseball tickets if he can get his son out of trouble.
Phil's son learns a valuable lesson when he is made to pay for his crime.
Phil's son doesn't learn to fear the consequences of his actions and continues his reckless behaviour.