Orange County Criminal Lawyer Blog

Aliso Viejo, Orange County - A former employee of Aliso Viejo church, Chrystina Bock, was arrested for grand theft and embezzlement last week. Orange County Police started the investigation of the alleged theft crimes a year ago when the Aliso Viejo church reported the case. It was reported over $200,000 had been stolen from the church.

Bock was suspected of stealing donations from the church and put them into her personal account since her joined the church in 2005. Police is still in the investigation of the Orange County theft crime.

Embezzlement is one type of theft crimes. Embezzlement is a white collar crime. Under California law, an embezzlement theft crime is a serious charge and can be charged as a misdemeanor or felony depending on the seriousness of the case and the criminal record of the accused.

Under Penal Code PC 503, it defines as unlawfully taking money from other people for personal use, which has been entrusted to you and it usually involves job responsibilities. Embezzlement is also referred to as employee fraud.

Embezzlement charge carries severe penalties, including jail or prison time, substantial fines and community service.

If you have been charged with theft crimes, whether it is embezzlement, grand theft, fraud, petty theft, identity theft or receiving stolen property, you need to seek console from an experienced Southern California Embezzlement Attorney or Orange County criminal defense attorney immediately to protect your rights and freedom. We have proven record of success in representing clients accused of theft crimes and fraud crime charges in Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Bernardino and Riverside.