Winona, MN Criminal Defense Attorney J.P. Plachecki discusses potential penalties for embezzlement under Minnesota law. Under Minnesota law, the potential consequences for embezzlement could entail a lengthy prison sentence, possibly spanning 20 years. In the relatively small community of Winona, Minnesota, instances of embezzlement are infrequent. A recent case involved an individual who fell victim to a Nigerian fraud scheme, resulting in the loss of over $400,000. As the situation unfolded, he inadvertently implicated his friends in the scam, leading to charges of embezzlement from both his associates and their businesses. The resolution of this case eventually led to a successful outcome, with the client serving a one-week jail sentence.