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Embezzlement: What is It?

By Walin & Klarich

According to California Penal Code Section 503 Embezzlement is ?the fraudulent appropriation of property by a person to whom it has been entrusted.? In other words, if some one entrusts you with money or property, and you use that money or property for something other than it was originally intended, you are guilty of embezzlement. For instance, if your boss hands you a bag full of money to deposit at the bank and you intentionally use the money for something else, you?re guilty of embezzlement. Embezzlement can have serious consequences including state prison time depending on the amount money or value of the item or items embezzled. In addition, your reputation is on the line. Crimes of moral turpitude such as embezzlement can affect your ability to work in places where trust is essential...continue to full post

Full post as published by Southern California Criminal Defense Blog on December 17, 2009 (boomark / email).