Theft Accusation Defense Steps

Summary

In Michigan, theft (embezzlement) laws vary based on the amount involved. For amounts under $200, its a misdemeanor with up to 93 days in jail. For $200-$1,000, its a more serious misdemeanor with up to a year in jail. Amounts over $1,000 are felonies with increasing penalties. To fight false accusations, gather relevant documents, hire a defense attorney, remain silent when questioned until your attorney is present, and prepare your defense strategy with your attorney.

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In * I worked for a Fire Service Company. I would turn in work tickets with payment every couple weeks. I left there about n November *. A month ago a state trooper contacted me stating that they are missing money from a job done in June *. They are accusing me of taking it.
Hi ****, sorry to hear about your situation. Can you please tell me which state you're in? Laws regarding accusations of theft vary from state to state.
Michigan
In Michigan, the law regarding theft (embezzlement) can be found under Michigan Penal Code *.*. Key points include:
- If the amount is under $*, it's a misdemeanor punishable by up to 93 days in jail and/or a fine.
- If it's $*-$*,*, it's a more serious misdemeanor with up to a year in jail and/or a $*,* fine.
- Amounts over $*,* are felonies with increasing penalties.
I didn’t take anything. What can I do to fight this?
To fight this, you can:
- Gather all relevant documents, like work tickets or payment receipts.
- Hire a defense attorney.
- Remain silent when questioned, until your attorney is present.
- Prepare your defense strategy with your attorney.