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.
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