Columbus Embezzlement Lawyer
ORC § 2945.64
Defined
- Failure to pay over public money;
- By a person charged with the collection, receipt, transfer, disbursement, or safekeeping of such money.
Potential Penalties
Depending on the amount of money involved in the embezzlement it can be treated as anything from a first-degree misdemeanor to a felony of the first degree. If the amount embezzled is over $1,500,000, then the violation is treated as a felony of the first degree, which can be punished by a prison sentence of up to 11 years and a fine of up to $20,000.
At Funkhouser Law, from the moment a client walks through the door, we presume that they are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. As such, we work hard to accomplish the most favorable outcome for each of our clients.
If you have been accused of embezzlement, please call Funkhouser Law for a free consultation with an experienced, peer-rated lawyer.
Real Experiences from Our Clients
Dedicated to Your Defense
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“My family and I will recommend him and use him in the future if we need an attorney.”- R.A.
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“- John F.
J and I again want to thank you very much for the outstanding professional help that you provided on J’s behalf.
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“I was pleasantly surprised at the level of knowledge, patience and ownership taken while handling my case in front of the necessary people in court.”- T.G.
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“He saved me over $6,000 in fines and court costs.”- J.J.
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“As a lawyer I understood the problems facing me when I was cited for OVI. I knew Doug and his reputation, but still had much trepidation about my case. Through the course of his representation he alleviated these concerns and kept me calm.”- R.B.
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“Now whenever someone needs legal services or advice, I immediately refer them to Doug Funkhouser because I know he will do a superb job of defending them.”- C.G.
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“You took a lot of the stress out of going to court and working around my schedule.”- David A.
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“I hope to never need his services again, but if I do I will definitely hire him again!”- K.B.
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“The thing I appreciate most about Doug was his honesty. I always felt like I could trust what he told me and in fact I was smart to do so.”- J.W.