Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Embezzlement

If convicted of one (1) count of felony embezzlement in the amount of $400,000 what is the sentencing structure and where would time of incarceration be served. This would be the second felony conviction of embezzlement, the first happened in 1999, also in the State of California.


Asked on 9/12/08, 4:10 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Ryan P. McClure The Law Offices of Ryan P. McClure

Re: Embezzlement

If convicted, the prison time could be considerable. As others have mentioned you should consult and retain private counsel if you can afford to do so.

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Answered on 9/13/08, 12:38 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: Embezzlement

Ask your attorney or the judge, that's the only place your answer is going to come from.

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Answered on 9/12/08, 4:48 pm
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: Embezzlement

Obviously, anybody who needs to ask this question needs to retain private legal counsel without delay. The consequences depend on whether it's state or federal court, but my best guess is we're talking decades not years if convicted.

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Answered on 9/12/08, 5:21 pm


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