Defending Against Embezzlement Charges in California
At the Law Offices of Jess C. Bedore III, our lawyers have defended numerous clients against embezzlement charges. Embezzlement is a very serious felony that can result in a state or federal prison sentence. Our record of success in defending clients against embezzlement charges is strong. Despite the large amounts usually alleged in these accusations, we have never had a client charged with embezzlement go to prison.
Contact the Law Offices of Jess C. Bedore III if you have been charged or think you may soon be charged with embezzlement. Call toll-free at 888-319-0305 for a free telephone consultation.
Our First Strategy: Restitution
Our primary approach to defending against embezzlement charges is to help clients return any embezzled funds. We have found restitution to be a particularly effective strategy, as it provides us with a bargaining chip to use with the prosecutor. Even when it is not possible to return the entire amount, we have been successful at having charges reduced or even dismissed after a client has begun repayment.
We have also defended clients by demonstrating lack of knowledge of the crime or lack of fiduciary relationship between the accused and the employer. To be legally defined as embezzlement, employee theft must conform to a complex definition; we have often been able to show that the employee's actions did not fit into this strict box.
Clients in Embezzlement Cases
We have defended a wide range of clients against embezzlement charges, including:
- Retail store clerks
- Bookkeepers and accountants
- Fiduciaries
- Executive secretaries
- Professionals such as accountants
These clients have been employed by large corporations, small family businesses and non-profits. They have been charged with stealing from cash registers, operating schemes to sell merchandise at a discount, theft of company property, diverting funds, and creating false vendor records. Although embezzlement is known as a white collar crime, these charges are not limited to corporate executives — anyone who works for someone else can be accused, if the funds are entrusted to them.
Contact a Knowledgeable Defense lawyer
Contact defense attorneys with more than 50 years of combined legal experience. Call the Law Offices of Jess C. Bedore III in Roseville, California, toll-free at 888-319-0305.
