Felony Embezzlement Reduced to Misdemeanor Larceny

The client allegedly embezzled more than $20,000 from the church where he was employed and served as bookkeeper. After our white-collar crime attorney reviewed the evidence, it was clear that proper procedures were not put into place to prevent or bring attention to any financial wrongdoing. Additionally, it was discovered that several attempts were made to bring attention to the lack of security and oversight of the church’s finances. In the end, the felony embezzlement was reduced to misdemeanor larceny, requiring 48 hours of community service and one year of unsupervised probation.