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LAS VEGAS EMBEZZLEMENT ATTORNEY

If you have been arrested for Embezzlement in Las Vegas, it's very important that you hire an experienced Embezzlement theft crime which involves the act of permanently appropriating assets or money by a person to whom they have been temporarily entrusted. If you or someone you care about has been charged with a Embezzlement or even questioned by the police, the stakes are high. The consequences for a criminal conviction can include possible jail or prison time, fines, and restitution.

The following Nevada Embezzlement Statutes detail the potential consequences associated with a conviction for Embezzlement

NRS 205.300 Definition; Punishment.

1.  Any bailee of any money, goods or property, who converts it to his own use, with the intent to steal it or to defraud the owner or owners thereof and any agent, manager or clerk of any person, corporation, association or partnership, or any person with whom any money, property or effects have been deposited or entrusted, who uses or appropriates the money, property or effects or any part thereof in any manner or for any other purpose than that for which they were deposited or entrusted, is guilty of embezzlement, and shall be punished in the manner prescribed by law for the stealing or larceny of property of the kind and name of the money, goods, property or effects so taken, converted, stolen, used or appropriated.

2.  The value of all the money, goods, property or effects misappropriated in separate acts of embezzlement must be combined for the purpose of imposing punishment for the offense charged if:

(a) The separate acts were committed against the same person within 6 months before the offense;

      (b) None of the individual acts is punishable as a felony; and

      (c) The cumulative value of all the money, goods, property and effects misappropriated is         sufficient to make the offense punishable as a felony.

If you have been arrested for embezzlement, it's important that you don't delay in speaking with an experienced criminal defense lawyer. Often, law enforcement will want you to make a statement, or provide them with information. However, this is almost never a good idea to do without first consulting with an experienced criminal defense lawyer.

Preparing your Defense

In defending embezzlement charges, early intervention by an experienced and skilled defense lawyer is essential in order to avoid a criminal conviction or even preventing formal charges from ever being filed. Although you may have been arrested, or even charged with embezzlement, there is still hope. A embezzlement charge does not equal a conviction, and there are many steps a criminal defense attorney can take to ensure that your rights are protected. An experienced attorney may be able to determine if there are constitutional issues related to the search of the defendant's home, vehicle, or person, and a motion to suppress evidence may be appropriate. Protect your rights and contact our office to schedule a free consultation.