You may stand accused of "embezzlement," which is a term for theft used to describe financial crimes committed by insiders against organizations, usually in the course of employment or volunteer work. Are you under investigation or have you been charged with taking money in your role such as those listed here?
- Treasurer
- Bookkeeper
- Cashier
- Any employee with access to company funds
- Volunteer fundraiser or organizer
- Caregiver or trustee
Perhaps an accuser alleges that you took money out of the treasury of your company or non-profit organization for your personal use, betraying a relationship of trust. As with any criminal matter, the particular set of facts in your case will help provide answers as to how to best defend you in the face of embezzlement allegations.
Did someone who reported you have a "bone to pick," and therefore targeted you? Are the allegations completely false? Was there a legitimate explanation as to why you had funds in your possession? Did you "borrow" funds from a company or organization account for legitimate reasons, and plan to return those funds as soon as possible? If you did, in fact, take funds for your own use, was it because of a gambling addiction or a mental illness?
Questions such as these should be explored in a confidential consultation with an experienced Orlando embezzlement defense lawyer. Your attorney will explore possible defenses in your case. Perhaps the accuser exaggerated the amounts of funds missing. Perhaps the missing money was supposed to be a gift, loan or commission, but the benefactor changed his or her mind or was not authorized to make the transfer to you.
Your case can best be resolved during the investigation stage — before formal criminal charges are filed. A plan of action including restitution may lay the allegations to rest with no criminal record for you. Talk to an attorney at the Law Offices of Mark L. Horwitz, P.A. Consider the advantages of working with our well-established white collar crime law firm, serving Orlando, Tampa and clients in locations throughout central Florida:
- More than 30 years of experience
- Phone answered 24 hours
- We have represented many white collar crime clients over the years.
Contact an Orlando Embezzlement Defense Lawyer
Our Orlando, Florida, criminal defense firm has the training and experience needed to successfully defend clients in Florida, circuit and appellate courts, U.S. federal district courts, courts of appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court. For vigorous criminal defense representation, it is important to have an attorney as soon as possible when under investigation. Our attorneys vigorously defend the rights of clients to prevent investigations from resulting in arrests and to defend criminal charges if filed. Contact our Orlando law office to schedule an appointment to discuss your situation with a lawyer
Experienced Florida Employee Theft Attorney
Our attorneys use aggressive and effective defense strategies to minimize the negative impact of embezzlement accusations, allegations or charges. For thorough criminal defense representation, contact the Law Offices of Mark L. Horwitz in Orlando, Florida. Call our law office at (407) 401-7224 or (866) 784-0023.
