Tax evasion is a serious offense that involves individuals or businesses intentionally underreporting their income, inflating deductions, hiding money offshore or engaging in other deceptive practices to reduce their tax liability. While nobody enjoys paying taxes,...
White Collar Crimes
3 details to know if you are accused of embezzlement
If you are being accused of embezzlement, finding a knowledgeable and experienced lawyer is an essential initial step in your defense. Understanding the variables that affect your specific situation can help you make better decisions as you build your legal team. Here...
Vet charged with embezzlement receives probation
An individual who obtained money or services through alleged false pretenses may face an embezzlement charge. A false statement of fact regarding a past, present or future event could result in a felony charge, according to the North Carolina General Assembly. An...
Misuse of company credit cards may lead to embezzlement charges
Embezzlement typically refers to situations in which employees misuse their employer’s funds. The funds may find their way into covering personal expenses or transfer to another individual, but the basic allegation is that it represents theft from an employer. Many...
Understanding North Carolina embezzlement laws
When you think about embezzlement, you may imagine a large scheme designed to steal hundreds of thousands of dollars from a large corporation. In reality, however, many cases in which an employee steals from his or her employer involve smaller but nonetheless...
Why embezzlement is more frequent at small businesses
Embezzlement can rock a company to its core. Often, the largest sums of money stolen from companies are taken by those in positions of authority. When a company loses money at the hands of its leaders, not only are investors and board members affected but...