Legal Question in Criminal Law in Louisiana

What are the legal chances and laws of recovering money that was lost through embezzelment? What are the legal penalties if covicted? The amount in question is approximately $205000.00.


Asked on 4/28/11, 7:31 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Martha Amanda Mandi Lucas Mandie Seale Lucas

It depends on whether this is a first offense or not. The amount makes the crime a felony so looking at least 5 years. The court orders restitution if a lesser sentence is considered. If you have insurance, loss by theft provisions will cover the loss.

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Answered on 4/30/11, 4:51 am


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