A top criminal defense lawyer for embezzlement Penal Code 503 has the expertise and experience that makes the difference.
Just because a person may be accused of embezzlement does not mean that he or she is guilty. The person has rights and remedies.
Criminal defense lawyer David Pflaum aggressively defends his client and gets the best possible results.
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Penal Code section 503 states that embezzlement is an accusation that a person in a position of trust took money that did not belong to him or her.
Embezzlement typically arises from an employer/employee relationship or in connection with a nonprofit organizations where it is alleged that an employee or book keeper took money wrongfully.
All people accused of embezzlement are arrested and placed into custody with bail set according to the San Diego County bail schedule. Lawyer Pflaum is excellent at helping his client get released from custody.
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The first step in the successful defense of an embezzlement accusation is to meet with the client to learn about the arrest.
Then Mr. Pflaum analyzes the prosecution file consisting of multiple police reports, the victim’s statement, witness declarations, accounting records, and surveillance recordings when applicable.
Defenses to embezzlement include the following.
- The accused did not have exclusive sole access to the money or property involved
- Lack of proper record keeping and accounting to prove a loss
- Insufficient evidence
- No corroboration by other witnesses
- Lack of motive
- Violation of the right to remain silent
- Incomplete police investigation
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The effective resolution of the embezzlement case depends on the state of the evidence, credibility of the victim, accuracy of the accounting records, and quality of the investigation.
A plea bargain is a pretrial agreement between defense lawyer Pflaum, his client, the judge and the prosecutor that may include dismissal or reduction of the original charges, no time in custody, and other favorable terms and conditions.
Good plea bargains come about because the attorney Pflaum knows his client well, investigates the case, reviews the accounting records, and examines the arrest reports to develop the strengths of the client’s case and the weaknesses in the prosecution file.
Some cases may go to trial. Winning the trial requires an outstanding opening statement, expert witness testimony, and cross examination of witnesses to create reasonable doubt about the guilt of the accused.
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