Legal Question in Business Law in Texas

We know that our nonprofit club manager is forging checks and taking cash form the register. Our club would rather have the money back rather than send him to jail. The question is would the club be putting itself in jepardy by offer him a deal to give the money back insted of us prosicuting him.


Asked on 8/12/11, 8:48 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Kevin B. Murphy Franchise Foundations, APC

As a Franchise Attorney I can only say yours is more of a criminal law question than a business one. In embezzlement cases, full restitution is sometimes offered as an incentive to drop criminal charges - which is a strong motivator. I've also heard of being offered in lieu of criminal charges. Consult with a good business or franchise attorney in your area for specific advice.

Mr. Franchise - Kevin B. Murphy, B.S., M.B.A., J.D.

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Answered on 8/13/11, 1:51 pm


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