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Embezzlement
Embezzlement
is the fraudulent appropriation of property by a person to whom it has been entrusted. There are two basic elements of the crime: (1) entrustment of property to the accused; and (2) appropriation with the intent to defraud. This crime typically occurs in business environments such as corporate or employment settings.
Consequences may include:
- Imprisonment
- Probation or parole
- Court ordered counseling or rehabilitation
- Restitution to victim
- Search and seizure conditions
- Significant fines
Defenses may include:
- Factual innocence
- Insufficient evidence
- Ownership of the property
- Other
What you can do if you are accused:
- Document your good character/reputation
- Remain silent
- Create a diary of all significant events and witnesses
- Retain a competent attorney
When appropriate, what we can do to help you:
- Evaluate & recommend alternatives to imprisonment
- Motion the court to reduce bail requirements
- Obtain private investigator to interrogate witnesses and obtain favorable evidence
- Negotiate with district attorney to settle and/or dismiss case
- Negotiate a resolution of the matter with police
- Aggressively defend your case while keeping you and your loved ones informed
- Commence early/timely case preparation and research
- Motion the court to suppress evidence
- Motion the court to dismiss the case
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DISCLAIMER: This website and the statements contained herein
are not legal advice! The statements are not intended to be correct
statements of law in your jurisdiction. These statements are intended
to give you a very general understanding of what is involved in this
type of crime. Please consult an attorney to find out what law
applies in your jurisdiction.
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