Legal Question in Disability Law in Maryland

Embezzlement is defined as "theft from an employer." This may occur when you knowingly physically take something from your job or even if you fudge your time card to get extra hours. Any situation in which you deprive your employer of money, goods, or services that you don�t have a legal right to, you can be charged with embezzlement.

In most states, embezzlement is considered a theft offense. You will be charged according to the value of the property or money you are accused of taking. So if the amount is minimal, $175 for example, you may only face misdemeanor charges. When that amount climbs into the thousands, however, you could be looking at a felony charge and a prison sentence.

I highly recommend hiring a Maryland criminal defense attorney to discuss the specifics of your case. Best of luck.******The above is for informational purposes only and does not create an attorney-client privilege.******