Misdemeanor Embezzelment Charges
My question involves criminal law for the state of: Michigan
I'll try to keep this as simple as possible, but that might be difficult, especially for a novice. Lived in Michigan (in a very conservative area), about 4 years ago and went through a divorce involving children. I had my own business there that I simply could not continue to run myself and used clients money to pay for child support because the money was running out and I had no where else to go. I'm very upset I did it and it weighs on me everyday. My ex had no job and I couldn't let them go without food. I moved out of state to get a job making good money and to be able to support them in my field of expertise.
I was contacted by a detective and I told him what happened, but they put out a warrant on me.
My job demands an incredible amount of hours and I live too far to get there in less than a day so I let things go. (Bad decision)
On one visit up to see my children I was pulled over for a speeding ticket and DUI. There was a $250 warrant for this case and I paid both and went back to where I live. When I had to appear in court to take care of the DUI, they arrested me for not showing up and I had to pay $500 this time, but I had to get back down to work again. I had no choice or would have lost my job.
Anyway I'm completely done with all the DUI issues, which are mainly money, and now I want to get this overwith.
My question is should I just go up there and turn myself in? I have an attorney up there, but he seems not to be concerned as much as I am! Maybe because he has $1,500 of mine? I don't know if this helps, but this client readily admits I did wonderful work for them over a period of time and my ex will write whatever is needed to help the court understand the position I was in.
I thought about calling the party that I did this too and just pay them, since money is not an issue, but I was told that will not help.
If I go to jail, I will lose my job, and then can't support and it's a slippery slope so I've been putting it off for obvious reasons.
Help.
Re: Misdemeanor Embezzelment Charges
Whether and when to turn yourself in is something to work out with your lawyer. Talk to your lawyer about negotiating an up-front deal with the prosecutor that includes your payment of full restitution.
Re: Misdemeanor Embezzelment Charges
Thank you for the response. I have done that, and his e-mail response is that I must turn myself in first and let him know when. He does not seem to be gameplanning on my behalf at all.