Macomb County, MI Embezzlment Lawyer

Embezzlement Lawyer for Macomb County, MI

In Macomb County, misdemeanor embezzlement cases are addressed at various District Courts, while felony cases are elevated to the 16th Circuit Court. Embezzlement offenses are treated with gravity in Macomb County and can lead to various repercussions in your life. As a fully licensed Michigan law firm, the Law Office of Julian J. Poota, PLLC, extends its assistance to clients throughout Macomb County, ensuring their rights are protected in embezzlement cases.

Embezzlement, White Collar Crime, and Fraud in Macomb County

Embezzlement charges encompass a wide range of offenses, including computer fraud, employee theft, credit card fraud, money transfers or account conversion, counterfeit checks, forgery, money laundering, tax evasion, tax fraud, bank fraud, counterfeiting, extortion, blackmail, and insider trading. Our firm has significant expertise in handling these types of 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.

Contact us for Macomb County Embezzlement Charges

If you or someone you know needs an embezzlement lawyer in Macomb County, 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 Lawyer for the 16th Circuit Court

The 16th Circuit Court is located at 40 N Main St, Mt Clemens, MI 48043

Honorable James M. Biernat, Jr.

Honorable Matthew S. Switalski

Honorable Richard L. Caretti

Honorable Tracey A. Yokich

Honorable Edward A. Servitto

Honorable Diane M. Druzinski

Honorable Kathryn A. Viviano

Honorable Jennifer M. Faunce

Honorable Jams M. Maceroni

Honorable Joseph Toia

Honorable Michael Servitto

Honorable Rachel Rancilio

Honorable Julie Gatti

Honorable Teri Lynn Dennings

Honorable Matthew P. Sabaugh