Legal Question in Criminal Law in Wisconsin

Theft, Embezzelment

My previous employer of over 3 years is conducting a sales tax audit and the auditors called me in to answer questions regarding the sales tax audit, in the process they noticed monies missing from the company and will probably try to prosecute me. its over 10,000 dollars. I didnt take any money to many people had the opportunity to take money but since i did all the books it looks like it was me. they are looking back to 1999- I worked there for 13 years and left 3 years ago. Help what do I do now, just wait to be served with papers


Asked on 11/20/08, 10:34 pm

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JAY Nixon nixon law offices

Theft, Embezzlement Accusation from Booking Job Three Years Ago

You really need to consult with an attorney immediately. If they have any kind of a case against you, your lawyer may recommend negotiating up front with them, before government authorities are involved. Many companies will not go to the authorities if the money is paid back or other negotiated settlement occurs, in order to spare themselves the adverse publicity of having hired a thief. Such negotiations are extremely tricky, however, since they look like an admission of guilt which might be used against you in a criminal case unless certain precautions are taken. This is not intended as legal advice; you really need to get your own lawyer.

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Answered on 11/30/08, 3:34 pm


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