Fight Your Embezzlement Charges
Retain a Chicago White Collar Crimes Attorney
Embezzlement charges must be taken seriously, because they can have an impact on both your personal and professional life. Those convicted can spend a lifetime repairing their damaged reputation, even if the charges had no legitimacy. Some of the most common crimes associated with embezzlement include:
- Falsification of financial documents
- Theft from an employer
- Failure to deposit funds
- Misuse or misappropriation of funds
Fortunately, an arrest does not equal an automatic conviction and you have the right to a fair trial. Our Chicago white collar crimes lawyers have been successfully representing individuals accused of similar offenses for years. Your future may be on the line, but we have the legal prowess to fight for a favorable outcome.
Protecting You from Harsh Criminal Penalties
Embezzlement crimes in Illinois are punished based on the value and type of property that was stolen. In more extreme cases, the offense may be charged as a federal crime and prosecuted as such. Whatever you’ve been accused of, it is important to understand the potential penalties.
You could be charged with the following, based on the value of the stolen property:
- $500 or less: a fine of up to $2,500, up to one year in jail, or both.
- Over $500 but less than $10,000: a fine of up to $25,000, up to five years in jail, or both.
- Over $10,000 & less than $100,000: $25,000 in fines, up to seven years in jail, or both.
- More than $1,000,000: a fine of up to $25,000, up to 30 years in jail, or both.
We know how frightening it can be when you’re under the scrutiny of law enforcement. You need an aggressive team on your side who is prepared to defend your rights – look no further than The Law Offices of Haytham Faraj, PLLC.
Our firm is backed by many years of experience and an undeniable track record of success. We will take the time to understand your circumstances and prepare the strongest possible defense based on our findings. Call us to obtain assistance from our Chicago white collar crimes lawyer.
