Florida Federal Criminal Defense Attorney focusing on the defense of white collar crimes.

Embezzlement

When money or property goes missing that has been entrusted to an employee or institutions, embezzlement may have taken place. There are other types of embezzlement, as well. For instance, if mail is stolen by a postmaster or letter carrier, it may constitute embezzlement. And if a person has property legally entrusted to him (but not owned by him) and he uses that property for personal gain, it could be an instance of embezzlement.

The various forms of embezzlement are described in Title 18, Chapter 31 of the U.S. Code. The exact penalties depend upon the position of trust or authority that has been exploited, and the amount that has been taken. Public money exceeding $1,000, for example, can carry a prison term of up to ten years and a fine as much as the value of the property embezzled, according to § 641.

Embezzlement is a serious charge and in most cases is considered a felony. The consequences of a conviction might include prison, fines, restitution, loss of the ability to be bonded, and more. And the stigma attached to the crime can make the implication of guilt as damaging to one’s professional status as a conviction.

If you have been accused of embezzlement, speak to an experienced lawyer as soon as possible. The organization and understanding that comes with early preparation by a knowledgeable defense attorney can increase your chances of a favorable outcome, including the possibility of charges being dropped.

Experience Counts!

Federal Criminal Defense Attorney, David J. Joffe has personally handled over 300 federal criminal cases, in areas such as white collar crime, SEC violations, tax crimes, asset forfeiture, fraud, drug possession, drug trafficking, conspiracy, racketeering (RICO cases), money laundering, theft, extradition, and public corruption. Miami criminal defense lawyer, David J. Joffe, and his experienced staff are fully equipped to defend you in any serious state or federal criminal case.

Representative case results include:
• Ex-banker not charged with theft of goods through interstate commerce
• Miami criminal defense lawyer, David J. Joffe successfully reduces sentence of Colombian crew men on freighter with two tons of cocaine
• Broward man charged with battery on law enforcement officer found Not Guilty
• Bank manager enters pre-trial diversion program in federal bank fraud case
• Client in Port Everglades drug conspiracy found Not Guilty by jury
• Bank fraud restitution lowered from $300,000 to $1800
• Drug Charges dismissed for possession of marijuana
• Conspiracy charge dropped; sentence reduced from 15 years to 24 months
• 70 Year Old Individual charged with conspiracy released with time served
• Felony charge reduced to misdemeanor for Police Office
• Money Laundering and Fraud charges dropped
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