Legal Question in Criminal Law in Michigan

The short answer is you could go to jail. In the meantime, do not give a statement to the police or discuss the matter with anyone else that may be involved. Contact me for a free case evaluation.

What do you mean "if" I get caught? Are you weighing the pros and cons of committing embezzlement of $500?

Well, lots of unfortunate things can happen if you get caught - among them are imprisonment, probation, restitution, job loss and inability to secure any other employment, family problems, court costs and lawyer's fees. Quite a bargain in exchange for one thoughtless act of stupidity.