Houston Embezzlement Attorney
Passionate Legal Advocates in Texas
Embezzlement, a form of white-collar crime, involves the misappropriation or theft of funds placed in one's trust, typically in a corporate setting. In Texas, the severity of embezzlement charges and corresponding penalties largely depend on the value of the stolen property or funds.
What Is Embezzlement?
Embezzlement is the unlawful taking of personal property by someone entrusted with safeguarding it. For example, an office manager is responsible for distributing paychecks, but they use their position to steal money from the company.
Other examples include:
- Transferring funds from corporate accounts to personal accounts
- Altering logbooks to conceal profits
- Taking goods from an employer
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Tried Where It CountsLead counsel in federal, state, and military courtrooms — not a referral mill
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Two Generations, One BenchFounding partners and senior counsel try cases together — your matter never gets handed down
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Inquiries Answered 24/7A real attorney returns urgent calls — not an answering service or intake form
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Bilingual Support At Both OfficesEnglish & Spanish representation across Houston and McAllen — same standard of care
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Record-Setting Outcomes
Past results do not predict future outcomes — but a real trial record is the only honest signal a prospective client has. These are ours.
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Criminal Charges Dropped $300,000 of Equipment and Funds Were Misplaced, Disposed of And/Or Taken
State of Texas v. SM
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All Charges Dismissed 7 Indictments of Sexual Molestation of Neighborhood Children
State of Texas v. B.H.
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No Criminal Charges Filed Aggravated Assault
U.S. v. LTC GW
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Case Dismissed Aggravated Assault
Texas v. ES
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Case Dismissed Aggravated Assault
State of Texas v. BJV
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Not Guilty of All Charges Aggravated Assault
U.S. v. CW2 KDY
Classifications and Penalties of Embezzlement in Texas
In Texas, embezzlement is categorized by the value of property stolen. In other words, taking high-value goods or a large amount of funds may result in harsher penalties if a person is convicted.
According to the Texas Penal Code, § 31.01, penalties for state embezzlement charges are as follows:
- Goods or funds up to $1,500: A misdemeanor, with a potential jail sentence of one year.
- Goods or funds valued at $1,500-$20,000: Considered a state jail felony and may result in up to two years in state jail.
- Goods or funds valued at $20,000-$100,000: A third-degree felony with a potential prison sentence of up to 10 years.
- Goods or funds valued at $100,000-$200,000: A second-degree felony with a sentence of up to 20 years in prison.
- Goods or funds worth more than $200,000: A first-degree felony punishable by up to 99 years in prison.
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