Florida EMBEZZLEMENT

Fraud • Embezzlement Charge • Theft
Embezzlement Sentence • Embezzlement by Theft

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Embezzlement Definition: Employee Fraud or Stealing

Simply placed, embezzlement or employee theft is stealing from your employer.

In Florida, this is a severe fraud crime carried out by employees who are familiar with the organization and exploit that knowledge for illegal gain.

By definition, embezzlement is the "illegal transfer of money or property for personal use." The significant differential factor between embezzlement (employee theft) and other kinds of theft is that embezzled property is legally possessed or accessed by the person performing the embezzling; usually as part of the job responsibilities.

Florida Embezzlement by Theft Law
Under Florida Law, an employee fraud or embezzlement theft crime can be severe depending on the value of the property stolen and/or the criminal record of the defendant. An embezzlement crime may be charged as a misdemeanor or felony.

• Embezzlement charges can be submitted and filed for virtually any amount of money, no matter how small.

• An employer accusing you embezzlement can try to withhold your wages until your case is resolved.

• In the majority cases, an audit will be conducted to uncover the evidence and proven facts of the case.

Embezzlement Penalties
Embezzlement sentencing can have life-changing aftermath, including prison, prison, fines, counseling and restitution to the victim. The penalties will vary depending on the majority factors. For example:

• In the majority cases, first offenses involving less than $400 are punishable by a small fine, community service, restitution and 3 years of informal probation.

• A second offense is a much additional severe matter. It can be charged as Felony Theft (also called petty theft with a past) and is punishable by a year in county prison or even 16 months to 3 years in state prison.

• When a person steals goods worth over $400 or money exceeding $400, it is a severe Grand Theft offense and can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony. With Grand Theft, you could be facing:
• At least 16 months in state prison.
• Probation or parole
• Restitution (paying back victims for their loss)
• Court-ordered counseling
• Fines

(Note: The outcome of your criminal case will also depend on the defendant's past criminal history.)

An embezzlement charge can also carry aftermath regardless of the guilt or innocence of the defendant because accusations are embarrassing and can carry a lasting social stigma and limit future employment opportunities. 

Embezzlement Defenses
If in fact you are charged with an embezzlement theft or fraud crime, you must talk to an experienced Florida criminal defense lawyer immediately so that he can properly evaluate your case. A unmatched embezzlement attorney will discuss your rights and possible defenses.

Developing a defense strategy early on in the case is an significant step past to discussing settlement or going to trial.

You Need a Florida Criminal Defense Lawyer
It is significant to retain an attorney with experience in embezzlement cases in order to successfully get an ideal result. There is no doubt that an attorney who is not as familiar with Florida embezzlement law may miss an significant opportunity for lowerped or reduced charges, or even acquittal (not guilty/case thrown out of court (dismissed)). In some cases an attorney can negotiate restitution (by way of a payment schedule) with the victim past to formal criminal charges being submitted and filed.

Experience Counts
If in fact you have been arrested for embezzlement by theft, call The Law Offcies of William H. Bryan III, P.A. now for a free initial consultation on the evidence and proven facts of your case.

He has successfully defended Florida individuals facing embezzlement charges, and he comprehends the unique aspects of this crime. call us and schedule an appointment to discuss the evidence and proven facts of your case.

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