Ventura Embezzlement Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer in Ventura County, California

Ventura criminal defense lawyer Richard Sudar may be able to help you if you are facing accusations or charges involving embezzlement. He offers a free consultation to discuss your particular case and determine how he can assist you in avoiding a conviction and maximum penalties.

If you have been accused of stealing from your employer, you will need an attorney on your side that can aggressively defend your rights and conduct an investigation in order to uncover evidence which will favor your side of the story. Without an attorney on your side, you will have little or no chance of reaching the best outcome for your case. Fortunately, attorney Richard Sudar has experience and knowledge regarding both the prosecution and the defense of embezzlement charges. He uses this and his dedication to his clients in order to provide superior legal representation.

Ventura County Embezzlement Lawyer

Embezzlement occurs when an employee steals from his or her employer. This may be done by an employee in a position of power and responsibility, such as by a manager or accountant. However, any employee who deals with money and financial transactions may be able to commit embezzlement by taking money without the employer's authorization, usually for the purpose of personal gain.

Embezzlement may involve the theft of small amounts of money over a long period of time, complex financial transactions to hide missing money or possibly carrying out a plan to steal a large sum at once. California law classifies embezzlement involving more than $400 as a felony theft crime . If convicted, a defendant may face a minimum state prison sentence of 16 months. The defendant will also likely be ordered to pay back the money that was taken, which is known as restitution.

If accused of embezzlement, an employee will most likely face a financial audit and termination if the audit uncovers evidence of theft. Future employers may be also wary of hiring an employee who has a criminal record involving embezzlement.

Contact Ventura embezzlement lawyer Richard Sudar today!

Ventura defense attorney Richard Sudar handles criminal cases throughout all of Ventura County, California, including the cities of Camarillo, Fillmore, Moorpark, Ojai, Oxnard, Newbury Park, Santa Paula, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, and Ventura (San Buenaventura).