South Carolina Employee Crimes Attorneys
Embezzlement and breach of trust are two common larceny crimes against employers that are charged in state court and federal court. These crimes typically involve a certain level of access to money, property or a trust. Embezzlement usually refers to a misappropriation of funds or other company assets by a person in a level of high responsibility, such as an accountant, executive or manager. Breach of trust is slightly different in that it usually involves tangible property — such as a company car or laptop — being stolen by someone lower in the organization, such as a cashier, bookkeeper or low-level manager.
If you have been charged with a crime against your employer, it is important to seek help from an experienced white collar criminal defense lawyer. At the Law Offices of Richard J. Breibart, LLC, our Lexington employer crimes attorneys work with forensic accountants and experts to investigate the allegations. We know how to explain the complexities of financial transactions involved in breach of trust, embezzlement, money laundering, tax evasion and other fraud crimes to juries. To learn how we can help you through every step of the criminal process, call 866-645-8743 or contact our office online.
Defense for Crimes Against Employers Charges in South Carolina
To prove embezzlement or breach of trust, the prosecution must prove exactly what was taken. Many times, employers will accuse employees of taking more than they actually did. To be convicted of a breach of trust, it must be established that:
- You had fiduciary duty to the company.
- You failed to return something in violation of that duty.
- You intended to violate that duty by stealing.
Depending on the amount you are alleged to have stolen, if convicted you could face anywhere from 30 days to 10 years in prison. But the consequences of a conviction for breach of trust or embezzlement are not just a substantial fine and possible jail time. Your reputation and career are on the line. Even just allegations of such actions against your employer can put your personal and professional life at stake.
To make sure that you protect your reputation and career, set up a free consultation with a Saluda embezzlement lawyer. We know how to undermine the prosecution in white collar criminal cases, and we'll put that knowledge to work for you, helping you through the entire process. Call 866-645-8743 or contact us online. We serve the entire state, from Columbia to Myrtle Beach.
