1. Criminal Law Firm New York | Initial Complaint and Client Background
The client, a company representative operating an interior renovation business, was accused of unlawfully selling fixtures and interior construction materials after completing contracted work.
The complainant asserted that all renovation fees had been fully paid and claimed that the materials belonged to the complainant’s company, thereby alleging a business related embezzlement offense.
Ownership Dispute and Payment Conflict
The criminal law firm closely examined the contract, the payment structure, and the scope of work performed.
It became clear that the complainant had not paid the remaining balance owed under the agreed upon construction and consulting room installation.
The materials the complainant claimed were “embezzled” were in fact purchased, installed, and owned by the client’s business under standard commercial renovation practices.
Accordingly, the ownership dispute did not meet New York’s criminal intent threshold necessary for any theft type offense.
2. Criminal Law Firm New York | Defense Preparation and Strategic Response
After reviewing the allegations, the firm structured a defense showing that the dispute was fundamentally civil in nature, rooted in unpaid balances and contractual ambiguities rather than criminal intent.
Guided Police Interview Preparation
The firm conducted detailed pre interview simulations to reduce the client’s anxiety and ensure accurate, consistent explanations.
Potential investigative questions were identified in advance, enabling the client to provide clear, fact based responses.
An attorney from the criminal law firm attended the police interview to prevent mischaracterization of statements and to ensure that law enforcement officers did not interpret business related disagreements as criminal conduct.
Evidence of Incomplete Payment and Additional Work
The defense emphasized written messages, invoices, and witness statements demonstrating that:
ㆍThe client performed additional construction work, including installation of a consulting room, at the complainant’s request.
ㆍThe complainant did not pay the corresponding additional fees.
ㆍThe complainant incorrectly asserted “full payment,” despite contractual inconsistencies and unpaid balances.
This evidence directly undermined the claim that the materials belonged to the complainant.
3. Criminal Law Firm New York | Legal Positioning on Lack of Criminal Intent
For any criminal charge equivalent to embezzlement under New York law, prosecutors must show intentional misappropriation of property belonging to another.
Here, the criminal law firm demonstrated that:
ㆍThe disputed materials were owned by the client’s company, not by the complainant.
ㆍSelling one’s own property cannot, under New York Penal Law, satisfy the unlawful taking element.
ㆍThe complainant’s allegations reflected a commercial billing dispute, not a criminal act.
Establishing Non Criminal Commercial Conduct
The defense provided structured explanations showing that:
ㆍThe materials were standard business inventory belonging to the contractor.
ㆍThe complainant’s failure to pay the remaining balance invalidated any ownership claim.
ㆍThere was no deception, concealment, or financial misconduct that could satisfy theft related elements.
These findings allowed investigators to clearly distinguish civil disagreements from criminal wrongdoing.
4. Criminal Law Firm New York | Final Outcome and Declined Prosecution
Following full review, law enforcement authorities concluded that the complainant’s allegations lacked factual support for any criminal charge.
The police ultimately issued a no prosecution / no charge determination, affirming that evidence was insufficient and that criminal liability could not be established.
Why Skilled Counsel Was Critical
The criminal law firm ensured that investigators understood:
ㆍThe commercial nature of the disagreement
ㆍThe absence of criminal intent
ㆍThe ownership status of the interior construction materials
ㆍThe complainant’s non payment and contractual inconsistencies
This structured defense prevented the matter from escalating into wrongful criminal prosecution.
10 Dec, 2025
