What can happen if my son embezzled from his former employer?
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What can happen if my son embezzled from his former employer?
My son embezzled less than $2500 from his retail employer. He was terminated and has since been making payment to pay back the money that was stolen. This was 9 months ago. yesterday he received a letter from the police department in that city advising there was a warrant for his arrest and he should turn himself in. What could be the charge and penalty?
Asked on March 14, 2017 under Criminal Law, Michigan
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
The charge, from what you write, would most probably be for embezzlment. What the penalty would be depends on many factors, such as your son's previous criminal record, if any, the amount taken, etc. At this point, since a warrant for his arrest had been issued, he really should consult with a criminal law attorney who practices in the area of where the warrant was issued. They can best advise him further and use their local court contacts to his best advantage. In the meantime, he should not speak with the police until he retains legal counsel.
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