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Felony Embezzlement?

As a former VP, And minority Member of the LLC, I was fired after our CFO ordered an audit of the credit card bills. While Traveling (always on business), I would stay in 5 star hotels, rent high end cars, and treat myself and staff and clients to expensive dinners, etc. My former company had no official written policy for expense reporting, or guidelines to what is an appropriate amount to spend on hotel rentals, etc. This went on for the 14 months I was with the company and I was not even warned (as the CEO would pay and review the bills himself every month) that my spending was inappropriate or worse.

Now they are accusing me of missapropriating funds and are threatening a civil suit AND have even mentioned pursuing criminal charges for felony embezzlement.

Does anything I outlined here constitute any merit to their being criminal charges?

While I am prepared to fight them in civil court, if necessary. The thought of something criminal being charged worries me, as I have never been accused of anything like this.

There was no intent to defraud the company of any funds, my only ''crime'' was to ''live it up'' while traveling for the company and growing the business.


Asked on 7/19/07, 9:19 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Christopher Hoyt The Law Offices of Christopher W. Hoyt

Re: Felony Embezzlement?

They may try to file a complaint against you and then the police and/or prosecutor's office will start an investigation to see if any criminal conduct is present. I would recommend you consult with an attorney prior to taking any further steps. Please feel free to contact my office if we can be of any assistance in this matter.

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Answered on 7/20/07, 1:17 am
Steven Czik CZIK LAW PLLC

Re: Felony Embezzlement?

This area of law is our specialty, however, we would need some more information before making a complete and proper determination. You are welcome to contact us for a free consultation.

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Answered on 7/20/07, 1:27 pm


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