Financial Crimes and FraudOffenses involving fraudulent financial transactions, embezzlement, forgery, insurance fraud, and misuse of checks and credit cards.
Does Passage of Time Help if the Legal System Gets Involved
Iowa
It has been nearly a year since the discovery of my crime of embezzlement. The group that was involved was willing to have me pay back the money and asked me to get therapy for my addiction.
If the crime is discovered by someone outside of the organization board at a considerable time following the embezzlement does the organization legally have to cooperate with the authorities to investigate if they don't want to provide evidence? and don't want to seek a criminal remedy? nor do they want the negative publicity?
Re: Does Passage of Time Help if the Legal System Gets Involved
The more time that passes, the less likely it is that charges would be filed. Eventually (after enough years), in most states and for most charges the statute of limitations will prevent charges from being filed.
Information provided in the forum is not intended to substitute for professional advice, including but not limited to professional legal advice. If you submit a question or comment it is assumed that you are interested in soliciting, receiving or giving general information and not legal advice. Laws vary by state, and the laws described in this forum may be different in your state or may have been changed since the information was posted. The legal help offered in this forum comes from volunteers who may not have any formal legal training or knowledge, and all information should be confirmed with a qualified legal professional. All information is made available on an "as is" basis. You should accept legal advice only from a licensed legal professional with whom you have an attorney-client relationship. Use of this forum is subject to the ExpertLaw terms of use.