Legal Question in Criminal Law in Missouri

In all honesty, it is highly unlikely that the charges will be dropped. However, it is possible that you will be able to survive this crisis without suffering the worst possible consequences. Depending upon the amount of money involved, you are being charged with either a misdemeanor or a felony, and I'm betting that it's a felony. A class C felony carries a maximum term of imprisonment for seven years and/or a fine of up to $5000. This should give you an idea of how serious your problem might be. The good news is that it may be possible to either defend the charge against you, or to negotiate a plea bargain that will avoid imprisonment and might even avoid you taking a conviction on yor record. You will, naturally, have to make full restitution (pay back all of the money). You will also need to hire the very best criminal defense attorney you can afford. I have been handling cases similar to yours for over thirty-one years in various counties throughout Missouri and Illinois mostly. I am confident that I could be of assistance to you. Please feel free to call me for a free telephone consultation if you do not already have an attorney.

Repayment alone is not going to get the charges dropped at this point. If anything, it will prove the state's case, although the court may take it into consideration for leniency. I would suggest talking to an attorney. An attorney will know how to structure any such repayment as part of a plea to (hopefully) keep you out of jail and your record clean. If you have no prior convictions, a first time offender in Missouri might be eligible for a suspended imposition of sentence (SIS). An SIS is not a conviction. Feel free to contact me if you want to discuss your options.

Sean Santoro/Licensed in KS and MO