Phoenix Embezzlement Defense Lawyer

The crime of embezzlement is broader than stolen money, it applies to any theft of property. The state of Arizona defines embezzlement as the crime of stealing all or small parts of property when they have been entrusted with monitoring or managing property. An individual with authorized access to another’s property who takes advantage of that access for personal gain.

Some examples of acts that can be considered embezzlement include:

• An employee moving money from a business account to their own personal account
• An employee cashing customer checks and keeping them for him/herself
• Overbilling customers and pocketing the difference
• Cashing in a relative or child’s Social Security check
• Forging checks and writing a company check to themselves

Typically embezzlement involves the repeated taking of small amounts over time, prosecutors often charge a person with multiple counts. Each count will result in prison time, which may have to be served consecutively. You should obtain legal representation as soon as possible.

An experienced attorney can help you create an effective defense aimed at disproving your embezzlement allegations.