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Can I be charged with a crime if I made personal charges on a company credit card?
I made some personal purchases on a company credit card. What can happen to me? I have tried to make arrangements to pay back but I don't know if they will accept or not.LawQA.com Answer Library
Answered By: Law Office of Eric Sterkenburg
You can be charged with theft and/or fraud.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 8/30/2011
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Replied: 8/30/2011
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Answered By: Law Office of Peter F. Goldscheider
You can be charged with embezzlement if it can be proven that you did so with the intent of covering it up or without authorization.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 8/30/2011
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Replied: 8/30/2011
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Answered By: The English Law Firm
If you were not authorized to make those charges, then it can be a theft crime such as embezzlement. Your company can choose not to report it and may work with you but they don't have to.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 8/29/2011
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Answered By: Dennis Roberts, a P.C.
What you did was a criminal act. They have the option of having you return the money or pressing criminal charges. I neither event I doubt that you will keep this job.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 8/29/2011
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Answered By: Law Offices of David L. Smith
If you were not authorized to make the charges and you knew that at the time you made the charges, you can be charged with embezzlement.
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Replied: 8/29/2011
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Answered By: Law Office of Martina Vigil
You can be charged with embezzlement and other theft crimes. It is very important that you hire an attorney right away as these crimes are heavily prosecuted and not taken lightly.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 8/29/2011
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Answered By: Law Office of Thomas J. Ogas
That's known as embezzlement, which is a crime. Tell the company you mistakenly used the wrong card and pay for the charges. Embezzlement is when you intend to steal, but accidentally taking something from your work is not a crime. So long as you pay it back and are sincere about it, you should be fine.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 8/29/2011
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Answered By: LynchLaw
You can always be charged. The question is whether you have a good defense or not. It sounds like the card was issued to you, and the company willingly gave you the card to use. What was the policy for personal use? Was the policy written? As far as paying back the expenses charged. It does not hurt to try. Have your attorney contact the employer to settle the civil matter before it is even filed. Such a settlement could go a long ways towards resolving the criminal case.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 8/29/2011
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Replied: 8/29/2011
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Answered By: Wallin & Klarich: A Law Corporation
Yes, you can be charged with embezzlement of grand or petty theft depending upon the facts of the case. You will want to retain a lawyer who can then work with the court system and arrange for you to make restitution.
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Replied: 8/29/2011
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Answered By: Law Office of Jeff Yeh
You can if they report on you. Hire a lawyer before you make even more incriminating acts/statements.
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Replied: 8/29/2011
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Answered By: Law Office of Joe Dane
You could potentially face theft charges up to the dollar value of what you charged. If there is/was company policy that allows some personal use of a card with repayment, then you may not be guilty of anything. Yes, if they accept your money and it ends there, that's the best outcome. However, any statement you make about making the purchases could be used against you as an admission of criminal liability. It's probably worth it to sit down with a local criminal defense attorney to discuss this situation in greater detail.
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Replied: 8/29/2011
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Replied: 8/29/2011
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