daughter charged with emmbezzlement and felony conspiracy by lowes and what could be the consequences and she has never been in trouble before
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daughter charged with emmbezzlement and felony conspiracy by lowes and what could be the consequences and she has never been in trouble before
Asked on May 9, 2009 under Criminal Law, North Carolina
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
I will make two assumptions here, that these are state (not federal) charges and that the value of the item or service in question was under $100,000. Although I'm not licensed in NC as I read the applicable statutes, the penalties for embezzlement (a Class H felony) is up to 10 years in prison. As for the conspiracy charge I'll assume it was for conspiracy to commit embezzlement (you didn't specify). Under NC law a person who is convicted of a conspiracy to commit a felony is guilty of a felony that is one class lower than the felony he or she conspired to commit. So the next lower felony would be an I felony which is punishable up to 15 months in jail.
Again without all of the facts, it's hard to give more information. What I can tell you, although I'm sure that it is painfully obvious to you, is that your daughter is in a great deal of trouble. You should contact a criminal attorney immediately. Preferably one in the area who has contacts within the local court system.
The fact that this is her first offense will be of help here. Exactly what can be done is a matter for him to brief you on. There are several possibilities but you won't be able to proceed with them until you get a lawyer. If you can't afford one the court will appoint one for her. But until then she should make no statements to the police.
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