New York City Embezzlement Allegations Attorneys
Since embezzlement typically involves theft of company funds, investigators monitor and review a suspect's financial transactions, bank accounts, and tax records. Investigators may also subpoena an employer's financial information in order to determine if money was misappropriated through fraud.
While the investigative resources and tools available to law enforcement may be substantial, proving the accused acted with criminal intent is not a simple matter. At the Law Offices of Samuel Gregory, our attorneys work with forensic accountants, computer experts, and other investigative professionals in defending people accused of embezzlement. We provide strong criminal defense representation to clients in white collar criminal cases.
Don't assume the embezzlement charges against you can't be successfully challenged. Before speaking with investigators or prosecutors, contact the white collar crime lawyers at the Law Offices of Samuel Gregory today to schedule a free, confidential consultation to discuss your case.
Stolen Assets: What Constitutes Embezzlement?
Disputes and ugly disagreements can arise between an employer and employees or between business partners. Misappropriation of corporate funds, misuse of corporate expense accounts, or unauthorized use of corporate bank accounts may be a function of disputed pay or reimbursement rather than fraud. In general, in order to establish embezzlement occurred, the prosecution must establish the following:
- A fiduciary responsibility existed between the accused and the alleged victim of embezzlement
- The accused intentionally and knowingly acted in a manner to defraud the owner of the assets in question
- The assets taken were fraudulently obtained through the defendant's employment position
- The assets taken were obtained through misappropriation, theft, or other means of financial manipulation
While money may have been misappropriated or taken without permission, doing so does not automatically constitute embezzlement. Our attorneys provide our client's side of the story, providing alternative explanations that contradict testimony provided by witnesses for the prosecution.
Avoiding Obstruction of Justice Charges
Especially in federal investigations, people often panic and destroy, remove, or withhold records requested by government investigators. Doing so, however, constitutes an obstruction of justice and can result in additional criminal charges and jail time. In some cases, people who are innocent of the charges against them are still sent to prison on an obstruction of justice charge. If involved during the investigative phase of an embezzlement case, our attorneys can advise clients in cooperating with investigators in order to avoid obstruction charges and self-incrimination.
Contact Our White Collar Crimes Criminal Defense Attorneys Today
Regardless of whether you've been charged with embezzlement or theft or you are only under investigation, it's important to assert and protect your rights when dealing with investigators in white collar criminal cases. It's also important to remember that you can't talk your way out of being charged once police have established you as a prime suspect.
Don't incriminate yourself or second guess investigators — contact the criminal defense attorneys at the Law Office of Samuel Gregory today to schedule a free consultation and discuss your case.
