Embezzlemento por parte de empleados o fiduciarios

Explicación Simple

Si alguien roba dinero o cosas que le confiaron, eso se llama embezzlemento. Si lo que roba vale mucho, puede ir a la cárcel por mucho tiempo y pagar una gran multa.

Es como si le prestaras tu bicicleta a un amigo y él decidiera quedársela. Cuando se la pides de vuelta y no te la devuelve, eso muestra que tenía la intención de robarla.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan trabaja en una tienda y su jefe le confía $150,000 para comprar mercancía. Si Juan decide quedarse con ese dinero y no lo devuelve, puede ser acusado de embezzlemento y enfrentar una larga pena de cárcel.

Penalidades

Si el valor robado es de $100,000 o más, puedes enfrentar hasta 20 años de prisión y multas de hasta $50,000 o tres veces el valor robado.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

(7) If the money or personal property embezzled has a value of $100,000.00 or more, the person is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 20 years or a fine of not more than $50,000.00 or 3 times the value of the money or property embezzled, whichever is greater, or both imprisonment and a fine. (8) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the values of money or personal property embezzled in separate incidents pursuant to a scheme or course of conduct within any 12-month period may be aggregated to determine the total value of money or personal property embezzled. If the scheme or course of conduct is directed against only 1 person, governmental entity within this state, or other legal entity, no time limit applies to aggregation under this subsection. (9) If the prosecuting attorney intends to seek an enhanced sentence based upon the defendant having 1 or more prior convictions, the prosecuting attorney shall include on the complaint and information a statement listing the prior conviction or convictions. The existence of the defendant's prior conviction or convictions shall be determined by the court, without a jury, at sentencing or at a separate hearing for that purpose before sentencing. The existence of a prior conviction may be established by any evidence relevant for that purpose, including, but not limited to, 1 or more of the following: (a) A copy of the judgment of conviction. (b) A transcript of a prior trial, plea-taking, or sentencing. (c) Information contained in a presentence report. (d) The defendant's statement. (10) In a prosecution under this section, the failure, neglect, or refusal of the agent, servant, employee, trustee, bailee, or custodian to pay, deliver, or refund to his or her principal the money or property