TUSTIN, Orange County - A Tustin man, Clifford Polston, the chief executive officer of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Tustin, was convicted of grand theft and embezzlement for stealing $114,000 from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tustin. He pleaded guilty to grand theft with a sentencing enhancement for stealing fund over $50,000. Other counts of grand theft and forgery charges were dismissed. He is facing 4 years in prison.
Under California Law, California Penal Code Section PC 487, Employee embezzlement is a grand theft crime. It defines as illegally transferring or taking of property or money to personal use which has been entrusted. Embezzlement is common theft crime committed by corporate executives, such as CEO, executives or a professional.
Embezzlement is also called employee theft or employee fraud, it is considered as a white collar crime. It is a very serious crime and it could be charged to a corporate executive or a professional. It can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony depends on the seriousness of the case. Embezzlement is also a fraud crime. If convicted of embezzlement or grand theft in Southern California, a person can be facing harsh punishment, such as jail time, substantial fines, restitution and probation.
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