Embezzlement is a form of theft that usually carries significant penalties in the California courts. What makes it different is that it involves a breach of trust or betrayal from a position of power. Understanding embezzlement According to California Penal Code...
Embezzlement
What is embezzlement, and how does it occur?
On Behalf of The Kaufman Law Group | Jan 4, 2023 | Embezzlement
Embezzlement charges in California or anywhere else can be jarring. As a federal, white-collar crime, it carries serious penalties and other consequences. A person or even an entity can commit embezzlement; this is how a company engages in it. Defining embezzlement...
Embezzlement as a form of malfeasance
On Behalf of The Kaufman Law Group | Dec 5, 2022 | Embezzlement
For any business, malfeasance is a wrongful act that causes great harm to its finances and regular operations. There are different forms of this crime, including embezzlement, and each form has a specific penalty in California. This type of crime causes thousands of...
The facts about embezzlement
On Behalf of The Kaufman Law Group | Nov 17, 2022 | Embezzlement
Embezzlement in California occurs when someone authorized to access an organization's assets uses that money for personal gain. Employee theft is another name for embezzlement. Grounds for embezzlement California Penal Code Section 503 PC defines the grounds for...
Cerritos man accused of embezzlement
On Behalf of The Kaufman Law Group | Oct 31, 2022 | Blog, Embezzlement
A man from who formerly served as a city manager will stand trial for allegations of embezzlement in a multimillion-dollar scheme. A Los Angeles County judge made this ruling on Oct. 4. The allegations against the man include assisting to develop the plans to embezzle...
Defending a charge of embezzlement in CA courts
On Behalf of The Kaufman Law Group | Apr 13, 2022 | Embezzlement
Nearly every day, the crime of embezzlement appears in the news. Defending a charge of embezzlement often involves using two or more criminal defense techniques. In California, embezzling more than $950 is a felony that may carry three years in prison. Criminal...
What is embezzlement?
On Behalf of The Kaufman Law Group | Feb 2, 2022 | Blog, Embezzlement
California companies both big and small try to keep an eye out for embezzlement. It happens more than people may assume, and it has the power to topple a business or non-profit organization, which is why the state imposes harsh penalties for those convicted of...
Woman indicted for $3 million embezzlement
On Behalf of The Kaufman Law Group | Dec 13, 2021 | Blog, Embezzlement
A federal grand jury in California indicted a woman on 15 counts related to an alleged $3 million embezzlement scheme. The 47-year-old woman was arrested in early November for activities that are believed to have taken place between 2017 and 2019. Unauthorized...
The crimes of embezzlement and double-dipping
On Behalf of The Kaufman Law Group | Nov 19, 2021 | Embezzlement
Embezzlement and double-dipping affect practically every industry and type of employer in California. An individual or company can have an entire account wiped out by a professional who defrauds them. Every employer and employee should know the significance of both...
Does embezzlement happen in the art world?
On Behalf of The Kaufman Law Group | Aug 20, 2021 | Embezzlement
When it comes to the term "embezzlement," people may think about employees stealing from banks or brokerage houses. However, embezzlement could happen in other industries and workplaces, including art galleries. A publicized incident in California raises awareness...
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