NEWPORT BEACH, Orange County - A Newport Beach woman, Bethany Jane Brady, who was working as an account for a Newport Beach salon for13 years, was charged with grand theft and embezzlement for stealing more than $250,000 from the employer. Brady had been using funds from the salon's account for her personal use for the past three years. Brady was convicted of grand theft, embezzlement and identity theft.
Brady was sentenced to two years in state prison for felony theft crime of embezzling more than $250,000 from the Newport Beach salon. Besides, she also has to pay $250,000 in restitution. She was also facing enhanced sentencing for stealing more than $200,000.
There are various charges involved with theft crimes and white collar crimes, such as grand theft, fraud, embezzlement, insurance fraud, bank fraud, real estate fraud, credit card fraud, forgery, medical fraud, shoplifting and petty theft.
Under California law, embezzlement is defined as illegal transfer of money for personal use. In California, embezzlement is also called employee theft crime. It is a theft crime that committed by employees.
In a case involved someone such as Bethany Brady, who steals money from the employer for the amount over $400, can be charged with a serious Grand Theft and embezzlement. It can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony. If the person is charged with felony Grand Theft, the punishment usually includes: state or federal prison, restitution, Fines and more. If you have been charged with white collar crime or embezzlement or grand theft in California, it is important to hire an experienced Los Angeles Theft crime attorney or Orange County white collar crime attorney to protect your rights.
How can Los Angeles criminal defense attorney and Orange County white collar crime defense lawyer help you in your theft crime defense, professional license defense and embezzlement defense in Southern California?
Orange County criminal defense attorneys at Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti have many years of experience in handling theft, fraud, embezzlement and white collar crime cases throughout Southern California, Orange County, Los Angeles, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, and San Diego.
If you or someone you love have been arrested or under investigation for theft crimes, fraud or white collar crimes, you need to contact our Southern California Theft crime defense attorney immediately. Please call today for a free and confidential consultation at 714-530-9690 or visit us at www.topcalifornialawyer.com
