Plano Embezzlement Defense Attorney
Legal Defense against Embezzlement Charges
The term "embezzlement" describes any of a wide range of fraudulent actions wherein the perpetrator commits a theft of property that was placed in his trust. Common examples include a cashier or bank teller who steals money from the till or a bookkeeper who misappropriates funds from the firm. Under Section 31.02 of the Texas Penal Codes, "Consolidation of Theft Offenses," embezzlement is grouped together with several other crimes under the title of Theft. Embezzlement is distinguished from other forms of theft mainly by the circumstance that the stolen goods or funds were already in the possession of the defendant at the time of the act.
If you are found guilty of embezzlement, the judge will assess your sentence against the value of the property you are accused of stealing:
- Less than $50 is a Class C misdemeanor, punishable by a $500 fine
- Between $50 and $500 is a Class B misdemeanor, which can result in $2,000 in fines and 180 days in jail
- Between $500 and $1,500 is a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by a $4,000 fine and a year in jail
- Between $1,500 and $20,000 is a state jail felony, with a jail term between 180 days and 2 years and fines reaching $10,000
An embezzlement conviction will also stay on your permanent record for years to come, meaning that you may not be considered for employment by companies that conduct background checks or require applicants to divulge a criminal background. You can work with an aggressive Plano criminal defense attorney to fight the case and seek to have your charges reduced or dropped. It is important to receive qualified legal counsel before meeting with investigators, as you run the risk of weakening your defense by making statements.
Protecting Your Rights
The Zendeh Del Law Firm is a criminal defense group that collaborates to find the most effective strategy for protecting their clients' rights. They know from experience working with people accused of
white collar crimes that you may be feeling stress and anxiety over being charged with embezzlement. But when you are represented by the firm, you can be confident that your case is receiving the highest level of legal defense available. Come to the firm today to receive a consultation about your embezzlement case.
Contact a Plano embezzlement attorney if you need to clear your name of the charges and want to learn more about what you can do to avoid being convicted.