Lexington, South Carolina Embezzlement Attorneys
A charge of embezzlement is typically leveled against persons suspected of stealing company assets or intentionally depleting a trust or investment funds. Investigators review a suspect's personal financial records as well as those of his employer in order to identify suspicious transfers of cash or a reallocation of assets. When investigating allegations of embezzlement, law enforcement officers tend to look for patterns of behavior rather than an explanation of them. Consequently, disagreements between business partners or disputes between employers and employees can lead to actions that appear to involve embezzlement but do not. At the Law Office of Richard J. Breibart, we defend people accused of embezzlement. We consult our own investigators and forensic accountants to undermine the version of events provided by prosecutors.
Regardless whether you are under investigation or have been indicted on charges of embezzlement, our attorneys have the experience and resources needed to help you. To schedule a consultation to discuss your case in confidence, contact white collar crime lawyers at the Law Office of Richard J. Breibart today.
What the Prosecution must Prove
In order to prove the accused embezzled money, prosecutors must prove he or she acted with criminal intent to knowingly steal from an employer, employees, or a beneficiary. In this regard, the accused's actions must fall within one or more of the following:
- The accused intentionally misappropriated or stole funds
- The accused had a fiduciary responsibility in regard to the person or entity from whom assets were stolen
- The funds obtained by the accused were done so through his or her position of employment
When defending our clients, our attorneys look at the circumstances surrounding the accusations of embezzlement. Was money stolen or was it owed? Was the defendant owed money by his or her employer or business partner? Our attorneys tell the whole story, explaining our client's actions within a larger context often ignored by prosecutors.
Obstruction of Justice
Unfortunately, people who are innocent of the charges against them often panic when they learn they are under investigation. They mistakenly believe that if they hide, destroy, or withhold information and documents, the investigation against them will go away. However, after doing so, they may then be charged with and convicted with obstruction of justice. If consulted during the investigative stage, our attorneys advise and represent clients in regard to any request for information or interviews on the part of investigators. We ensure our clients cooperate without providing incriminating evidence against them.
Contact Criminal Defense Lawyers at the Law Office of Richard J. Breibart
If you have been arrested on charges of embezzlement, contact white collar crime attorneys at the Law Office of Richard J. Breibart today. All consultations are completely confidential and protected by the attorney-client privilege, even if you hire someone else to represent you.
