Monroe County, MI Embezzlement Lawyer

Embezzlement Lawyer for Monroe County

In Monroe County, all misdemeanor embezzlement cases will be handled at various District Courts, and felony cases end up at the 38^th Circuit Court. Embezzlement is taken seriously in Monroe County and can result in a multitude of consequences for your life. As a fully licensed Michigan law firm, the Law Office of Julian J. Poota, PLLC serves clients throughout Monroe County by protecting their rights when accused of embezzlement. 

Embezzlement, White Collar Crime, and Fraud in Monroe County

Embezzlement charges are incredibly diverse. Computer fraud, employee theft, credit card fraud, transferring of money or account conversion, faulty checks, forgery, money laundering, tax evasion, tax fraud, bank fraud, counterfeiting crimes, extortion and blackmail, and insider trading are all examples of embezzlement, white collar crimes, and fraud. We are experienced with these types of cases and will do our best to ensure a positive 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 Monroe County Embezzlement Charges

If you or someone you know needs an embezzlement lawyer in Monroe, 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 38^th Circuit Court

The 38^th Circuit Court is located at 106 E First Street Monroe, MI 48161.

The 38^th Circuit Court judges are:

 Honorable William P. Nichols

Honorable Daniel S. White

Honorable Mark S. Braunlich

We can be reached 24/7 at 888-399-7979 for a free consultation regarding your Monroe County embezzlement case. We service the cities of Luna Pier, Milan, Monroe, and Petersburg, Michigan, the villages of Carleton, Dundee, Estral Beach, Maybee, and South Rockwood, as well as the Townships of Ash, Bedford, Berlin, Dundee, Erie, Exeter, Ida, LaSalle, London, Milan, Monroe Charter, Raisinville, Summerfield, and Whiteford.