Embezzlement Attorneys
Offices nationwide including Chicago, IL
Embezzlement is when a person abuses a relationship of trust and confidence extant between him and another person for the intent of procuring property or money belonging to the other party.
Consequences for a conviction on the charge of Embezzlement include:
- Long-term imprisonment
- Probation or parole
- Loss of the right to be bonded, which has consequences for employment
- Payment of restitution to the victims
- Mandatory counseling
- Significant fines above and beyond restitution
- Other
Defenses of Embezzlement may potentially include:
- Showing insufficient evidence
- Proving factual innocence
- Proving accused is the true owner of property in question
- Proving no relationship of trust existed
- Proving the actions were perceived as being consistent with relationship
- Other
Our Criminal Case page provides more information on the following:
- Why you may receive a stiffer sentence
- What you can do to improve the outcome of your case
- What The Cochran Firm can do to help you
