Title: Embezzlement of Money: Laws and Penalties | CriminalDefenseLawyer.com
Headings: Misappropriation of Funds
Misappropriation of Funds
Defend your rights. We've helped 95 clients find attorneys today.
Larceny, Embezzlement, Misappropriation
Misappropriation of Funds
Penalties
Legal Advice

Content: Prison. Misdemeanor misappropriation of funds convictions bring with them the possibility of up to one year in jail, while felony convictions come with sentences of at least a year or more in prison. Depending on the state, felony convictions can bring sentences of up to 10 years or more. Fines. Fines with misappropriation convictions can be significant. Misdemeanor convictions typically have fines of $1,000 or less, while felony convictions can exceed $10,000. Probation. Probation sentences are also possible with misappropriation convictions, though the possibility of probation depends on the circumstances surrounding the conviction and state laws. A person on probation has to comply with specific conditions, such as regularly meeting with a probation officer, asking the court permission to move out of state, and others. A person on probation who fails to meet the conditions can be sentenced to a jail or prison sentence.