Facing embezzlement charges is a serious matter with potentially severe consequences. This crime, which involves wrongfully appropriating funds entrusted to you, often by an employer, is a felony offense in Hawaii. It can lead to substantial fines, imprisonment and...
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Embezzlement
What separates embezzlement from theft?
When it comes to theft and embezzlement charges, the specifics may seem a little murky at first. If you have difficulty distinguishing between the two, you are not alone, but learning how can help you understand the charges you may face. Theft and embezzlement both...
Embezzlement arrest highlights penalties and potential defenses
Embezzlement investigations often take months of waiting and careful scrutiny of financial records. When law enforcement believes they have enough to get a warrant, that slow pace may evolve into a quick arrest. As the North Coast Journal reports, a sheriff's office...
Could embezzlement classify as a felony in Washington State?
The Revised Code of Washington State considers theft-related actions as larceny or embezzlement. Larceny generally describes most thefts of assets or services. Embezzlement, however, requires taking money or property by breaching a position of trust. As noted on the...
What are the potential penalties for embezzlement charges?
Embezzlement charges are serious criminal charges which should not be taken lightly. Accused individuals may be understandably concerned about embezzlement charges and be aware of the potential penalties they are facing and the criminal defense options available to...
How do I defend myself against embezzlement charges?
Defending against embezzlement charges is likely the highest priority for anyone facing them. Accused individuals facing embezzlement charges may wonder how they can do that. Because embezzlement is charged as a theft crime in Washington, accused individuals should...
What is embezzlement?
Federal and Washington law enforcement investigate and prosecute white collar crimes or nonviolent offenses that were allegedly committed for financial gain. Embezzlement is one of these crimes where a person or entity misappropriates assets or money that was...