Beverly Hills Embezzlement Lawyer

Charged with embezzlement?

Embezzlement is a type of fraud that occurs when a person illegally takes money from an employer, without the employer's knowledge or authorization. Often, those found guilty of embezzlement have been taking money from clients, customers or employers for years, taking little by little to avoid detection. The money stolen in embezzling schemes range from small amounts to extremely high amounts, depending on a variety of factors including the availability of funds. If you have been accused of embezzlement, talk to a Beverly Hills criminal defense lawyer as quickly as possible.

Those who commit the crime of embezzlement are normally in positions where the money is readily available to them. This occurs most in cases of accounting or financial management, but can span a variety of areas as long as there is access to money that can be taken, whether small amounts or large. Most acts of embezzlement are planned before the criminal act takes place.

Defending Against Charges of Embezzlement

Proving a case for embezzlement relied on a variety of factors where the accused must be shown as having a relationship with the victim based on financial interests. Additionally, it must be proven that the offender acquired access to funds or items of value under trusted agreement, and that the items of value where then appropriated to a third party. Most importantly, however, the court must show that the accused did this knowingly.

Embezzlement is a white collar, non-violent crime. Fines can range up to six months to a year, and fines and penalties levied depend largely on the value of goods stolen. The law offices of Okabe & Haushalter have defended many cases of embezzlement in a court of law, and fight tirelessly in defending against the charges, and are committed to protecting the rights and interests of the accused individual. Early defense intervention can lead to a better case outcome, and it is advised that you contact our firm immediately.

Contact a Beverly Hills embezzlement attorney from the law offices of Okabe & Haushalter as soon as possible if you have been charged or are under investigation for embezzlement.