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Embezzlement Crime in Oregon

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Don’t Let Your Future Be Stolen From You
If you have been charged with embezzlement, have you stopped for a moment to think about how a conviction could change your life for years to come?

Whether the allegations involve family members, friends, associates, an employer, or even a stranger, you have a serious situation on your hands.

That said turning to a Portland criminal defense lawyer is a wise and necessary move.
So, are you ready to fight the charges beginning today?

Let John Gutbezahl Defend You
When working with a criminal defense law firm in Oregon, be sure to discuss the following in your case:

What you are up against – First, be sure you fully understand the charges you are facing. Embezzlement involves misappropriating funds placed in your trust, which means you are dealing with serious charges. That said you want to make sure you have the right legal representation on your side. An example of embezzlement would be if you had funds belonging to your employer in your possession. You were directed to take those funds to the bank and deposit into your employer’s account. Instead, you used some or all of the money for your own personal use. Now, you have a big problem on your hands. You could not only be facing the loss of your job, but also potential fines and even jail time. With regards to jail time, depending on the amount of funds involved, you could be looking at several years behind bars if convicted. Make sure you and your attorney go over what you are facing and your best defense strategy.
What happened – Did you actually follow through on handling funds for someone? If you were asked to take money to the bank for an employer, did you do it? It could be that you did and someone else illegally took possession of the money. For example, an employee of the bank stole the funds. The best defense here is if you have documentation showing that you completed the financial transaction you were tasked with. Any video evidence showing that you completed the task would also be helpful to your case.

When seeking the help of a criminal defense attorney, locate the best one possible.

At the end of the day, he or she will work to clear you of the charges altogether, or at worst get a reasonable plea deal worked out.

Remember; don’t have your future be stolen from you by an embezzlement conviction