Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

I was a President of a company. At one point I decided to move out of the country . During that time the office manager started to steal money from investors. They have since charged him with 50 counts of grand theft and 50 count of forgery. The entire thing happened while I was out of the country I never received any money other than my paycheck. They haven’t contacted me in three years I contacted them to ask them how was going on with the case . And they insinuated that I may know something about it or that the guy was taking the fall for me and they were very accusatory . I asked them if they are charging me with a crime and they said no. But they may at some point they said ?!? Is this all crap? Scare tactics? I wasn’t there, didn’t sign checks nor live in the country . However he was a close friend. But I lost money as well 500k worth.


Asked on 8/26/18, 1:54 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

The stature of limitations can be from 3 to 7 years for them to bring felony charges against you, depending upon the charges. Plus, any time you are out of the country does not count towards that limit. None of us can speculate whether you will be charged. IF your 'defenses' and 'story' are credible, maybe they won't. Now, obviously, if they do, you will certainly need experience defense counsel before you say ANYTHING to them. Whatever you have told them already is 'evidence' that can be used against you. Hope that there is nothing incriminating in your discussions. You have a Constitutional right to SHUT YOUR MOUTH. Do so.

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Answered on 8/27/18, 12:58 pm


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