Embezzlemento y sus consecuencias legales en Míchigan

Explicación Simple

Si alguien se queda con cosas que no son suyas, como dinero o bienes, eso se llama embezzlemento. En Míchigan, si el valor de lo que robas es menor de $200, puedes ir a la cárcel por hasta 93 días.

Es como si un amigo te presta su videojuego y decides quedártelo sin decirle. Eso no solo es deshonesto, sino que también tiene consecuencias legales.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan trabaja en una tienda y decide llevarse un par de zapatos que valen $300. Si lo atrapan, podría enfrentar una pena de hasta un año de cárcel o una multa de $2,000. Si ya había sido condenado antes por algo similar, la situación se complica aún más.

Penalidades

Hasta 1 año de cárcel o multa de hasta $2,000, dependiendo del valor del robo.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

(4) If any of the following apply, the person is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 1 year or a fine of not more than $2,000.00 or 3 times the value of the property embezzled, removed, concealed, or disposed of, whichever is greater, or both imprisonment and a fine: (a) The property embezzled, removed, concealed, or disposed of has a value of $200.00 or more but less than $1,000.00. (b) The person violates subsection (5) and has 1 or more prior convictions for committing or attempting to commit an offense under this section or a local ordinance substantially corresponding to this section. (5) If the property embezzled, removed, concealed, or disposed of has a value of less than $200.00, the person is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 93 days or a fine of not more than $500.00 or 3 times the value of the property embezzled, removed, concealed, or disposed of, whichever is greater, or both imprisonment and a fine. (6) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the values of property embezzled, removed, concealed, or disposed of 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 property embezzled, removed, concealed, or disposed of. If the scheme or course of conduct is directed against only 1 mortgagee, lessor, or vendor, no time limit applies to aggregation under this subsection. (7) 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 d