Glen Burnie, MD Embezzlement Attorneys

Protecting You Against Misdemeanor, Felony & Federal Embezzlement Charges

The moment you are accused of or charged with embezzlement in Glen Burnie, Maryland, you should start thinking about how you can protect yourself against such serious accusations. For hard-hitting defense strategies built on decades of criminal defense and trial experience, look no further than Portner & Shure. Our embezzlement lawyers are always standing by to help new and returning clients defend themselves, their finances, and their reputations from the worst that the heavy hand of the law can do. We have been helping the people of Maryland for more than 30 years, earning us countless 5-star reviews on Google and Facebook, so you know that you can trust your embezzlement case with our team.

Portner & Shure is equipped to handle all parts of an embezzlement case, such as:

• Challenging the criminal investigation targeting you, which could possibly stop any charges from being officially filed.
• Investigating the charges against you to build a strong defense using evidence, testimonials, and more.
• Attempting to negotiate a plea deal if possible and beneficial to your case.
• Representing you in court before a judge and jury to fight for a not-guilty verdict.

Your embezzlement defense matters. Choose the trusted team of Portner & Shure by dialing (410) 995-1515 and scheduling a case evaluationtoday.

What is a Fiduciary Duty?

Embezzlement is sometimes categorized as white-collar theft because it isn’t as simple as stealing money or assets from someone else. Unique to embezzlement is the involvement of a fiduciary duty and the betrayal of that duty for personal gain. A fiduciary duty is a legal obligation to responsibly manage the assets or funds of another party. If the fiduciary duty is intentionally violated by one party and the violation results in financial gain for that party, it could constitute embezzlement.

Common examples of fiduciary duties are:

• Estate executors and the assets that they manage or oversee.
• Investment bankers and the investment accounts they manage for their clients.
• People who are granted power of attorney (agents) and the parties that granted them that power (principals).
• Trustees and the company assets or accounts they are tasked to manage.
• Workers and the company finances they are required to handle, such as cashiers who accept cash transactions from customers.

Penalties If Convicted of Embezzlement in Maryland

In Maryland, embezzlement crimes can be filed as misdemeanor, felony, or federal charges. You don’t have to sort through the details of your charge on your own, though. Our Glen Burnie embezzlement lawyers can handle cases that involve all levels of charges. Our goal is to secure a winning outcome for your case by thoroughly investigating the situation, building a strong argument, challenging the prosecution, and more.

It’s always worth fighting an embezzlement charge because a conviction could result in:

• Between 1 and 5 years of imprisonment (or more);
• Thousands of dollars in fines and fees; and/or;
• Mandatory repayment of embezzled funds to the victim.

You could also struggle with unexpected life complications if you are convicted of embezzlement. You may find that employers in financial-related industries will not view your applications. You could even be required to report any embezzled funds (as determined by the conviction) to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on your next tax filing, which may create a variety of tax problems for you and your family.

Challenging Embezzlement Charges

Fighting embezzlement charges can utilize many different strategies. Portner & Shure uses a case-by-case approach and always personalizes our representation, so you can be sure that the strategy we apply to your case is tailored to the situation. One of the more common defense tactics that could apply to your case, though, is using the argument of intent or lack thereof. Poorly managing funds and assets due to a lack of skill or simple mistakes is not a crime. We may be able to argue that you can’t be convicted of embezzlement because you never intended to use the assets or funds for your own gain.

Other defense arguments to consider are:

• Prosecution does not have enough evidence to prove your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
• Prosecution has built its defense on evidence that was unlawfully obtained (unconstitutional search and seizure).
• You have been mistaken for another party that embezzled the funds, possibly while framing you.

Schedule a Case Review with Portner & Shure

Our Glen Burnie embezzlement attorneys are ready to hear from you if you’ve been charged with embezzlement and need help. Using our decades of experience, vast resources, and familiarity with the courts throughout Maryland, we can confidently and vigorously fight the prosecution. Everyone deserves a chance to share their side of the story after being charged with a serious crime, and we’re here to give you that chance.

We offer our legal counsel in English, Spanish, Korean, Hindi, Vietnamese, and Chinese languages. Call (410) 995-1515 if you need a Glen Burnie embezzlement attorney on your side.