Re: embezzelment

Your friend needs a lawyer to get him out without bail (O.R.). He also needs to hire a lawyer to advise him during the rest of the criminal process. He needs representation NOW. Good luck.

Re: embezzelment

Embezzlement is generally defined as the fraudulent conversion of property of another by a person in lawful possession of that property. Crimes of this nature generally have involved a relationship of trust and confidence.

Based on what you have stated your friend may have commited the acts. Whether your friend is prosecuted is at the discretion of the person or entity that your friend took the money from. It could be the insurance company, the actual business or rightful owner of the money.

Without more facts I cannot give you competent legal advice. I recommend your friend get an attorney.

This advice in no way creates an attorney client relationship or in any way binds Arase, Habashy & Orozco in any way.

Re: embezzelment

He should have gotten an attorney to do his talking with the authorities and company. It would have kept him from making the mistakes so far. 'Better late than never' applies here. If he wants to have experienced counsel represent him and help minimize the damage and penalties he faces, feel free to contact me to discuss defenses and costs.

Re: embezzelment

It would be much easier to answer your questions via telephone. Please contact Mike Navarro at tsscrimlaw@aol.com and e-mail a telephone number were you can be contacted.

Re: embezzelment

I have a 30 year criminal lawyer on staff. I suggest you friend contact my office ASAP. My website gives general information on what criminal defendants should and should not do. Your friend obviously needs a lawyer at this point.