Legal Question in Criminal Law in Michigan

Re: Larceny and embezzlement

Embezzlement Over $200 but Under $1,000 carries up to 1 year in jail. It's a misdemeanor. Her actual sentence will depend on a lot of factors, including her prior record. So, I can't even guess what her sentence will be. It could range from a fine & cost sentence, to some jail time, to probation, to a combination of any or all of these three.

If she's spent 5 days in jail as a result of this offense (e.g., she was arrested and did not post bond for 5 days), then she will get credit for these days in her sentence. There is no "mandatory 5 days" for an embezzlement conviction.

Yes, she can --- and should --- determine who cares for her child during her incarceration. Whoever it is should be given a document that gives that person the right to make medical care decisions for the child. This mother may also want to look into setting up a "limited guardianship", where an adult is appointed as a guardian for the child for the duration of her incarceration. She can set this up in her county's probate court by filing some fill-in-the-blank forms.