Need Defense Against Embezzlement Charges In Chicago?

Charges of embezzlement or theft are serious and require the assistance of a highly skilled white collar criminal defense lawyer. Having a felony conviction on your record can damage your reputation and make it difficult to seek employment in the future. Protect your rights and your future by seeking the assistance of a Chicago embezzlement defense lawyer with extensive courtroom skills and experience.

At Cheronis & Parente LLC, our attorneys are devoted exclusively to criminal defense at both the state and federal levels.

How Does Illinois Define Embezzlement?

The state of Illinois considers embezzlement as a form of theft. State law defines it as knowingly taking or controlling someone else’s property without permission. Embezzlement refers explicitly to situations where a person with trusted access misuses funds or property for their benefit.

If you are facing embezzlement charges, having a legal team that understands these cases is important. At Cheronis & Parente LLC, we carefully review the evidence, question prosecutor claims and protect your rights throughout legal proceedings.

Whether the accusations involve company funds, nonprofit resources, or other significant financial issues, we can provide you with a robust defense. We focus on pursuing a positive result for your case, using our experience and focusing on trial work.

Types Of Embezzlement 

Embezzlement can take many forms, including:

• Employee embezzlement: When workers misappropriate funds for personal use. 
• Accounting embezzlement: The manipulation of financial records or account entries to conceal theft. 
• Cash skimming: Taking cash before it gets recorded in the business accounting system. 
• Check forgery: Altering checks to divert funds. This can include signing a check without authorization or altering the total amount. 
• Vendor fraud: When someone sets up fake vendor accounts to issue payments for goods or services that someone did not provide. 
• Payroll fraud: Manipulating the payroll system to inflate wages or create fake employees to collect on salaries. 

These are just a handful of examples. If you have questions about your specific case, call us at 872-985-0701.

Be Proactive: Early Intervention Is Key

Our attorneys will work closely with you to provide the best defense possible for your particular embezzlement case. We also strongly advocate for early intervention, especially if you believe you are the subject of a fraud or embezzlement investigation or you have been recently contacted by investigators. White collar crime charges are best resolved the earlier the attorney intervenes. In some instances, clients are able to avoid criminal charges altogether. Do not wait – call us at our firm immediately. Call 872-985-0701.

Theft By Fraud And Embezzlement Charges

An “embezzlement” charge is based on allegations of taking another person’s money while it was entrusted to your care. Examples of this include an accountant or bookkeeper who is entrusted with funds owned by a company but steals funds for him or herself. Sometimes this is done through an illegal transfer of money. Other allegations can include falsifying records, statements, and creating false bills or vendor accounts.

In some cases, if you pay restitution for the embezzlement or theft charge, you may be able to avoid jail or have the charge reduced to a misdemeanor.

Contact A Lawyer Today

If you need to speak with a Chicago federal criminal charges attorney about a theft or embezzlement charge, call 872-985-0701 to schedule your initial consultation.