Charged with Embezzlement in NJ?

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Being accused of theft can be stressful as you face potential fines and jail time. But when that theft is alleged to been committed against your employer, it’s embezzlement, and embezzlement can change your life forever. If you are facing embezzlement charges and don’t know where to turn—contact our offices today for a consultation on your case.

Embezzlement is often defined as theft from an employer, or other institution where you have access to the organization's money on it's behalf. As an employee, you are in a place of trust. Violating that trust by taking or misappropriating money belonging to the company doesn’t only put your job in jeopardy, it puts your freedom in jeopardy.

There are many ways embezzlement can be committed. Sure, stealing from a cash register can be considered embezzling; but so can fudging the numbers in accounting or writing checks on a business account for personal gain. While a few dollars here and a few dollars there might seem insignificant, the impact on your life can be truly dramatic.

Many embezzlement cases start out small and grow. Many people innocently borrow money, intending to put it bank And once you realize that no one initially noticed, it becomes tempting to borrow again. Especially if you are facing some perosnal financial problems.

Eventually, however, some one notices, you got caught and now you’re at risk or facing years behind bars and a permanent mark on your criminal record.

As a New Jersey criminal defense attorney, we’ve handled many local embezzlement cases and understand that no two are alike. Whether you made a mistake you now regret or if you believe you were legally entitled to the money in question, we may be able to help.

Because embezzlement is a theft crime, the charge you face and the potential sentence should you be convicted depends largely on the amount of money in question. And it is not unusual to see embezzlement cases involving large sums of money.

New  Jersey Embezzlement Penalties

The most serious classification of theft by embezzling is a 2nd degree criminal charge. This charge is a felony level indictable offense and carries a potential 10 years in prison. You could be facing this charge if you are accused of taking more than $75,000.

If the amount you are accused of embezzling is more than $500 but less than $75,000, you will face a 3rd degree criminal charge. This is also a felony but only carries a penalty reaching 5 years in prison.

If you are accused of embezzling less than $500 but more than $200, you can face up to 18 months in prison.

But a charge involving less than $200 is considered a misdemeanor level disorderly person offense and carries a potential 6 months in jail.

The repercussions of an embezzlement offense go far beyond jail time and fines. Imagine having to admit such a conviction on job applications. This charge has the potential to truly change your life.

If you are facing embezzlement charges, contact our offices today to discuss the details of your case. Whether you regret your actions and want to negotiate a plea agreement or if you deny you did anything wrong, we may be able to help.

Sincerely,

J. Matthew Reisig, Attorney at Law

(888) 628-8394 or locally at (732) 625-9660

Reisig & Associates, LLC
One Broad Street
Freehold, NJ 07728

We represent clients in every criminal court across New Jersey.