Orlando Employee Theft Lawyer

Orlando Employee Theft Lawyer

Employee theft charges can have a serious impact on your future.  In the State of Florida, there is not a specific provision within Florida Statute 812.014 for Employee Theft.  However, State Prosecutors do often seek enhanced punishment for persons charged with Employee Theft versus those charged with traditional theft offenses.  Pursuant to Florida Statute 812.014, a person commits Employee Theft where they:

  1.  knowingly obtain or use, or endeavor to obtain or to use, the property of their employer; and
  2. do so with the intent to temporarily or permanently deprive their employer of their right to the property.

Employee Theft Penalties

In the State of Florida, if you are convicted of employee theft, the penalties that you will face will depend heavily on the value of the amount that was alleged to have been taken. 

  • Misdemeanor: if the value is less than $750, the offense is punishable by up to 1-year in the county jail, 1-year probation, and up to $1000 in fines and costs.
  • Third-Degree Felony: if the value is between $750 and $19,999, the offense is punishable by up to 5-years in state prison, 5-years probation, and up to $5000 in fines and costs.
  • Second-Degree Felony: if the value is between $20,000 and $99,999, the offense is punishable by up to 15-years in state prison, 15-years probation, and up to $10,000 in fines and costs.
  • First-Degree Felony: if the value is between $100,000 or more, and is punishable by up to 30-years in state prison, 30-years probation, and up to $15,000 in fines and costs.

Beyond the potential of harsher sanctions which may include jail or prison time, individuals charged with Employee Theft offenses will also have to deal with additional issues that include:

  •  Difficulty in finding new employment,
  •        Inability to participate in Diversion Programs,
  •  Denial of right to seal or expunge records.
Experienced Employee Theft Defense

If you find that you have been charged with Employee Theft, it is important to seek the advice and counsel of an experienced Orlando employee theft attorney.  The stakes are high, and it is imperative that you level the playing field with a zealous advocate on your side.  We will work with you and put our experience to work to seek a positive outcome to allow you to get your life back together.  Call us today at (407) 473-1233 for your free and confidential case review.

Location: 605 E Robinson St Ste 300, Orlando, FL 32801, USA

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