Sterling Heights, Michigan Embezzlement Lawyer

Embezzlement Lawyer for Sterling Heights, MI

In Sterling Heights, misdemeanor embezzlement cases are adjudicated at the 41A District Court, while felony cases are elevated to the 16th Circuit Court. Embezzlement offenses are treated with gravity in Sterling Heights and can lead to significant consequences. As a fully licensed Michigan law firm, the Law Office of Julian J. Poota, PLLC, provides support to clients throughout Sterling Heights, ensuring their rights are safeguarded in embezzlement cases.

Embezzlement, White Collar Crime, and Fraud in Sterling Heights

Embezzlement charges span 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. Our firm boasts significant expertise in handling these cases and is dedicated to achieving a favorable resolution for your embezzlement matter.

According to the Michigan Penal Code, Embezzlement is outlined 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 as come to 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.

Embezzlement Attorney for the 41A District Court

The 41A District Court is located at 40111 Dodge Park Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48313

The 41A District Court judges are:

 Honorable Annemarie M. Lepore

Honorable Stephen S. Sierawski

Honorable Kimberley A. Wiegand