Plymouth, MI Embezzlement Lawyer

Embezzlement Lawyer for Plymouth, Michigan

In Plymouth, misdemeanor embezzlement cases are adjudicated at the 35^th District Court, while felony cases proceed to the 3rd Circuit Court. Embezzlement is treated with utmost gravity in Plymouth and can entail a range of repercussions for your life. As a fully licensed Michigan law firm, the Law Office of Julian J. Poota, PLLC is dedicated to safeguarding the rights of clients throughout Plymouth who are facing accusations of embezzlement.

Embezzlement, White Collar Crime, and Fraud in Plymouth

Embezzlement charges entail various offenses, spanning from computer fraud and employee theft to credit card fraud and money laundering. Additional examples include money transfers or account conversion, counterfeit checks, forgery, tax evasion, tax fraud, bank fraud, counterfeiting, extortion, blackmail, and insider trading. With our extensive experience in managing such cases, we are dedicated to pursuing a favorable outcome for your embezzlement case.

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 Plymouth Embezzlement Charges

If you or someone you know needs an embezzlement lawyer in Plymouth, 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 35^th District Court

The 35^th District Court is located at 550 Plymouth Rd., Plymouth, MI 48170

The 35^th District Court judges are:

Honorable Michael J. Gerou

Honorable Ronald Lowe

Honorable James Plakas

Embezzlement Lawyer for the 3^rd Circuit Court

The 3^rd Circuit Court is located at 1441 St. Antione, Detroit, MI 48220

The 3^rd Circuit Court judges are:

 Honorable Donald L. Knapp

Honorable Charise Anderson

Honorable Chandra W. Baker-Robinson

Honorable Mariam Bazzi

Honorable Christopher Blount

Honorable Bradley L. Cobb

Honorable Kevin J. Cox

Honorable Kiefer Cox

Honorable Paul J. Cusick

Honorable Prentis Edwards, Jr.

Honorable Wanda A. Evans

Honorable John C. Gillis

Honorable Tracy E. Green

Honorable Bridget Mary Hathaway

Honorable Nicholas J. Hathaway

Honorable Anne M. McCarthy

Honorable Kelly A. Ramsey

Honorable Mark T. Slavens

Honorable Deborah A. Thomas

Honorable Regina D. Thomas

Honorable Margaret M. Van Houten

Honorable Shannon N. Walker

Honorable Darnella D. Williams-Claybourne

We can be reached 24/7 at 888-399-7979 for a free consultation regarding your Plymouth embezzlement case.