Federal Embezzlement Charges at Non-Profit

by dmatson on July 22, 2010

A New York City employee and director at a local non-profit pleaded guilty of federal embezzlement charges in Manhattan Federal Court. [click to continue…]

{ 0 comments }

Restitution in Memphis, TN Embezzlement Case

by dmatson on June 23, 2010

The former head of the Memphis Police Association avoided jail time for a felony embezzlement charge in exchange for restitution.

According to the Memphis Commercial Appeal, in exchange for returning the $25,000 in union funds stolen by diverting funds to his personal accounts, he was placed on diversion (probation) for three years.

Even with serious felony embezzlement charges, it is possible to avoid jail time under the right circumstances.

Most victims want their money back most of all, and that he was able to pay it back after pleading guilty is no doubt what is keeping him out of prison.

Restitution is absolutely a key defense strategy for a good outcome to embezzlement charges, and it is no doubt one that an experienced criminal defense lawyer fighting embezzlement charges will want to thoroughly explore.

{ 0 comments }

Charity Embezzlement Case in NC

May 20, 2010

As we’ve noted before, non-profits and charities can be the easiest places to embezzle money from They are often understaffed, without strict financial oversight, and run on an assumption of trust and goodwill. That appears to even been the case when the government is involved in the management, such as with the Mecklenburg, NC  iving Fund, overseen by the [...]

Read the full article →

Felony Embezzlement Charges From QVC

May 4, 2010

A Pennsylvania woman faces felony embezzlement charges after allegedly taking over 75,000 worth of jewelry and merchandise from her employer, the television shopping network QVC. She has also admitted to embezzling from a previous employer, a management company, and was out on bail for that previous charge.

Read the full article →

Embezzlement Charges for Dairy Co-op Bookkeeper

April 26, 2010

In industries where the financial rules and regulations are so intricate and complex that only a few people understand them, embezzlement opportunities can be more tempting, and harder to uncover. That appears to be the case with a woman in upstate New York facing embezzlement charges from the dairy co-op where she was hired as [...]

Read the full article →

No Jail Time For Felony Embezzlement Plea

April 8, 2010

A Florida man plead guilty to felony charges of embezzlement in Florida, but avoided serious consequences typically expected with felony offenses. In exchange for restitution, he and his attorneys worked out a deal for probation without jail time, and even a withhold of adjudication, meaning the felony conviction won’t appear on his record if he [...]

Read the full article →

Non-Profits Often Easy Embezzlement Targets

April 7, 2010

Non-profit organizations are typically understaffed, without a lot of management oversight, and operate in an environment of trust. These conditions can make them easy victims of embezzlement and financial fraud.

Read the full article →

Deeper Questions about the Koss Embezzlement Case

March 29, 2010

Inevitably, the Koss embezzlement case is raising significant questions about the corporate governance and financial auditing that did or didn’t happen here.

Read the full article →

More on the Koss Embezzlement Case

March 22, 2010

The Journal-Sentinel provides lots of fascinating insight into how the Koss embezzlement case happened.

Read the full article →

Defendant Fighting Embezzlment Accusation

March 3, 2010

Embezzlement charges, like any criminal offense, can be fought and beaten in court. There is a reason why being charged and arrested for a crime like embezzlement is not the same thing as being guilty! If it were, there would be no need for courts and trials. Police would arrest people and send them immediately [...]

Read the full article →

← Previous Entries