Title: What is Felony Embezzlement: Texas Laws, Penalties & Sentencing
Headings: Texas Felony Embezzlement: Laws, Punishment & Sentencing
Texas Felony Embezzlement: Laws, Punishment & Sentencing
Texas Felony Embezzlement: Laws, Punishment & Sentencing
Is embezzlement a felony or misdemeanor crime in Texas?
Texas Embezzlement & Theft Laws
Penalties for a Texas Felony Embezzlement Charge
Defenses Against a Felony Embezzlement Charge
Why Hire a Houston Embezzlement Defense Lawyer

Content: A first degree embezzlement felony involves theft of over $200,000 and can bring a state prison sentence of five to 99 years. The severity of the felony sentence depends on the amount of money stolen. The more money that is stolen, the more severe the charge is and, consequently, the more harsh the punishment will be. In addition to jail time, embezzlement punishments can include fines. For a state jail felony or a first degree, second degree or third degree embezzlement felony, such fines can be up to $10,000. Defenses Against a Felony Embezzlement Charge
Clearly, felony embezzlement charges in Texas are a very serious matter and require a skilled, knowledgeable and experienced criminal defense lawyer such as Neal Davis. The Neal Davis Law Firm can defend you or a loved one against such charges by working to avoid indictments, getting charges reduced or dismissed, or winning an acquittal from a jury if the case goes to trial. Keep in mind that the burden of proof is on the prosecution. In court, prosecutors must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the employee took money, goods or services without the owner’s permission. Beyond that, your embezzlement lawyer can provide such defenses as the following: