Jacksonville Business and Corporate Crimes
Embezzlement
When anyone has access to the funds or financial information of another and is alleged to have used that access to divert funds into their own possession, they can be prosecuted for embezzlement. This crime can be performed by anyone at any time—even spouses can embezzle funds from each other. But, in the business world, they take on many forms, including the following:
- Clerks or cashiers who routinely handle cash in their jobs may pocket cash after a transaction.
- Corporate employees with security access that enables them to enter computerized cash transactions might direct customer funds to their own personal accounts.
- Accountants may alter the books of a client in order to gain access to funds.
Although the legal definition of embezzlement varies from one statute to another, the offenses are generally considered to involve the conversion of funds or property from one owner to another.
With the right security access, virtually anyone can systematically embezzle funds from others. But, these people also have the expertise to make it appear that the crime was committed by someone else. This is why it is not uncommon for innocent people to be charged with corporate crime in Jacksonville. Since defense against embezzlement charges require a solid understanding of the complexities of financial issues, it is particularly important to retain a white collar criminal attorney in Jacksonville who has specific experience in embezzlement defense.
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Jacksonville white collar crime prosecutions are more and more frequent in these troubled times. If you are being investigated or have been charged with allegedly embezzling funds, you need an experienced criminal defense lawyer to represent you and protect your rights—immediately. Fallgatter Farmand & Catlin has extensive experience in federal as well as state criminal cases, along with years of federal prosecutor experience. We understand the intricate investigation strategies used by federal agencies to indict and attempt to see convicted those accused of white-collar crime.
Contact us online, or call our office today at (904) 353-5800, and we will arrange a consultation at no cost or obligation to discuss your concerns.
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