Embezelment, First Time offender
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Embezelment, First Time offender
I’m being charge with embelment over a period of the last 4 years they’re others involve and the amount I’m charge with was not disclose to me, I was arrested and posted $20,000 bail, I ‘m I looking at jail time if convicted?
Asked on June 24, 2009 under Criminal Law, California
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
In most cases, first offenses involving less than $400 are punishable by a small fine, community service, restitution and 3 years of informal probation.
However, I doubt that this is the case here, since you mentioned that this allegedly took place over a 4 year period. In that case, when a person steals goods worth over $400 or money exceeding $400, it is a Grand Theft offense and can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony. With Grand Theft, you could be facing: at least 16 months in state prison; probation or parole; restitution (paying back victims for their loss); court-ordered counseling; and fines.
You need to get yourself a criminal attorney in your area. You are a first time offender so that will help but this is a serious charge.
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