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State v. H.R.

Charge: Grand Theft (Over $100,000) and Organized Fraud (Charity Funds)
Palm Beach County
August 2023
state
Worst Case Scenario:
Felony convictions for theft and organized fraud, restitution exposure exceeding $100,000, and permanent damage to the client's reputation in a high-profile charity case.
Actual Results:
Resolved without a felony conviction. Probation automatically terminated upon payment of restitution.

Arrested For:

Grand Theft and Organized Fraud allegations accusing the client of misappropriating more than $100,000 in charitable funds for personal use while leading a police-affiliated charity in Boca Raton.

What Was Done:

The leader of a Boca Raton police-affiliated charity faced allegations that she used charitable funds for personal expenses, including expenses related to her dogs. Because of the client's public role and the organization's ties to law enforcement, the case drew significant attention.

Unique Approach:

Counsel challenged the sufficiency of the evidence, disputed the State's characterization of the expenditures as theft rather than authorized spending, and attacked the intent element required for any felony conviction.

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