Hartford Embezzlement Defense Attorney

Is Embezzlement a Felony or Misdemeanor in Connecticut?

The consequences for an embezzlement offense depend on the value of the money or property that was taken. The charges can range from a Class C misdemeanor to a Class B felony with varying penalties. The regulations for these penalties can be found in Ct. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 53a.

Class C Misdemeanor Embezzlement Charges:

• If the value of the taken property is $500 or less.
• Punishable by a fine of up to $500 and a jail sentence of up to three months.

Class B Misdemeanor Embezzlement Charges:

• If the value of the taken property is between $500 and $1,000.
• Punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 and a jail sentence of up to six months.

Class A Misdemeanor Embezzlement Charges:

• If the value of the taken property is between $1,000 and $2,000.
• Punishable by a fine of up to $2,000 and a jail sentence of up to one year.

Class D Felony Embezzlement Charges:

• If the value of the taken property is between $2,000 and $10,000.
• If the taken property is a vehicle valued at $10,000 or less.
• If the taken property is a public record.
• If the taken property is a biological sample, scientific secret, or some sort of invention.
• Punishable by a fine of up to $5,000 and a prison sentence between one and five years.

Class C Felony Embezzlement Charges:

• If the value of the taken property is between $10,000 and $20,000.
• If the taken property is a vehicle with a value above $10,000.
• If the taken property is public property worth $2,000 or less.
• If the victim of the embezzlement crime was an elderly person (age 60 or older), a disabled person, or a blind person.
• Punishable by a fine of up to $10,000 and a prison sentence between one and 10 years.

Class B Felony Embezzlement Charges:

• If the value of the taken property is more than $20,000.
• If the taken property is a vehicle valued at more than $20,000.
• If the taken property is public property worth over $2,000.
• Punishable by a fine of up to $15,000 and a prison sentence between one and 20 years.