If I am going to be charged with a felony for embezzling funds from an employer, if they accept a payment before does the case become criminal?
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If I am going to be charged with a felony for embezzling funds from an employer, if they accept a payment before does the case become criminal?
I took a sizable amount of money from an employer due to a severe gambling problem. I have since addressed the gambling problem, and I made a payment in the form of check to that employer and they cashed it. Charges have not yet been filedbut soon. I am looking at charges from check fraud to misappropriation of funds, etc. I know that in some states, if they take money back before charges then the case is immediately civil. Charges are coming unless I can figure this out.
Asked on February 24, 2012 under Criminal Law, Pennsylvania
Answers:
Robert Johnston / Law Office of Robert J. Johnston Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Your payment of any money owed will not have any affect on whether or not they can bring criminal charge. However, any payments made prior to being charged can be used in mitigation on your case.
I hope this helps. My firm is in Horry County and we represent people state-wide here in South Carolina. Calls and emails are always welcome. We do not charge for those consultations.
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