Wayne County, Michigan Embezzlement Lawyer

Embezzlement Lawyer for Wayne County, MI

In Wayne County, misdemeanor cases are handled at various District Courts, and felony cases are elevated to the 3rd Circuit Court. Embezzlement offenses are treated with gravity in this jurisdiction and can lead to diverse repercussions impacting your personal and professional spheres. As a fully licensed Michigan law firm, the Law Office of Julian J. Poota, PLLC, extends its support to clients across Wayne County, ensuring the safeguarding of their rights in embezzlement cases.

Embezzlement, White Collar Crime, and Fraud in Wayne County

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. Our firm possesses 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.

Contact us for Wayne County Embezzlement Charges

If you or someone you know needs an embezzlement lawyer in Wayne 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.

Criminal Defense Lawyer for the 3rd Circuit Court

The 3rd Circuit Court is located at  1441 St Antoine, Detroit, MI 48226