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.
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