Highland/Highland Township, MI Embezzlement Lawyer
Embezzlement Lawyer for Highland/Highland Township, Michigan
In Highland/Highland Township, misdemeanor embezzlement cases are tried in the 52-1 District Court, while felony cases are addressed in the 6th Circuit Court. Embezzlement is regarded with utmost seriousness in Highland/Highland Township and can lead to significant repercussions for your life. As a fully licensed law firm in Michigan, the Law Office of Julian J. Poota, PLLC, is dedicated to safeguarding the rights of clients across Highland/Highland Township who are confronting allegations of embezzlement.
Embezzlement, White Collar Crime, and Fraud in Highland/Highland Township
Embezzlement charges encompass a wide range of offenses, including computer fraud, employee theft, credit card fraud, money transfers, counterfeit checks, forgery, money laundering, tax evasion, tax fraud, bank fraud, counterfeiting, extortion, blackmail, and insider trading. Leveraging our extensive experience in managing such cases, we are committed to achieving a favorable outcome for your embezzlement case.
As per the Michigan Penal Code, Embezzlement is defined as follows: A person who, as the agent, servant, or employee of another person, government entity within the state of Michigan, other legal entity, trustee, bailee, or custodian of the property of another person, fraudulently disposes of, transfers for personal use, or takes with the intent to convert to personal use without consent, any money or other personal property that has come into that person’s possession or that is under his or her control is guilty of embezzlement.
Consequences of Embezzlement
Embezzlement of money or property valued at less than $200 (misdemeanor): Jail time for up to 93 days and a fine of either $500 or 3 times the value of the money or property, whichever is greater.
Embezzlement of money or property valued at between $200 and $1,000, or less than $200 with a previous embezzlement conviction, or under $200 embezzled from a nonprofit or charitable organization (misdemeanor): Jail time of up to 1 year and a fine of either $1,000, or 3 times the value of the money or property, whichever is greater.
Embezzlement of money or property valued at between $1,000 and $20,000, or between $200 and $1,000 along with a previous conviction, or between $200 and $1,000 embezzled from a nonprofit or charitable organization (felony): Jail time of up to 5 years and a fine of up to $10,000, or 3 times the value of the money or property, whichever is greater.
Embezzlement of money or property valued at between $20,000 and $50,000, or between $1,000 and $20,000 along with a previous conviction, or between $1,000 and $20,000 embezzled from a nonprofit or charitable organization (felony): Jail time of up to 10 years and a fine of $15,000 or 3 times the value of the money or property, whichever is greater.
Embezzlement of money or property valued at between $50,000 and $100,000 (felony): Jail time of up to 15 years and a fine of $25,000 or 3 times the value of the money or property, whichever is greater.
Embezzlement of money or property valued at more than $100,000 (felony): Jail time of up to 20 years and a fine of up to $50,000 or 3 times the value of the money or property, whichever is greater.
Contact us for Highland/Highland Township Embezzlement Charges
If you or someone you know needs an embezzlement lawyer in Highland/Highland Township Michigan, our experienced attorney at The Law Office of Julian J. Poota, PLLC can help you. We offer clients a free initial consultation. To discuss your current legal situation, call us at (888) 399-7979 or contact us online.
Embezzlement Attorney for the 52-1 District Court
The 52-1 District Court is located at 48150 Grand River Ave. #52nd, Novi, MI 48374
The 52-1 District Court judges are:
Honorable Robert Bondy
Honorable Travis Reeds
Honorable David Law
Embezzlement Lawyer for the 6th Circuit Court
The 6th Circuit Court is located at 1200 N. Telegraph, Pontiac, MI 48341
The 6th Circuit Court judges are:
Honorable Martha D. Anderson
Honorable Mary Ellen Brennan
Honorable David M. Cohen
Honorable Jacob James Cunningham
Honorable Nanci J. Grant
Honorable Jeffery S. Matis
Honorable Cheryl A. Matthews
Honorable Phyllis McMillen
Honorable Daniel Patrick O’Brien
Honorable Yasmine I. Poles
Honorable Kwame L. Rowe
Honorable Victoria A. Valentine
Honorable Michael Warren
We can be reached 24/7 at 888-399-7979 for a free consultation regarding your Highland/Highland Township embezzlement case.