# D.C. Code § 16-708: Penalties for wrongful conversion of forfeitures and fines

> District of Columbia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T16_C7_S16-708

## Section

- **Citation:** D.C. Code § 16-708
- **Heading:** Penalties for wrongful conversion of forfeitures and fines
- **Jurisdiction:** District of Columbia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DC Code / Title 16 / Chapter 7 / § 16-708

## Text

Whoever, being an agent as contemplated and defined by section 16-704(a) , or by section 16-707(a) , wrongfully converts to his own use any money received by him as provided therein, is guilty of theft, and shall be punished in the manner prescribed by law for such offense.

## Nearby sections

- [D.C. Code § 16-701 § 16-701. Rules and regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T16_C7_S16-701.md)
- [D.C. Code § 16-702 § 16-702. Prosecution by indictment or information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T16_C7_S16-702.md)
- [D.C. Code § 16-703 § 16-703. Process of Criminal Division; fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T16_C7_S16-703.md)
- [D.C. Code § 16-704 § 16-704. Bail; collateral security.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T16_C7_S16-704.md)
- [D.C. Code § 16-705 § 16-705. Jury trial; trial by court.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T16_C7_S16-705.md)
- [D.C. Code § 16-706 § 16-706. Enforcement of judgments; commitment upon non-payment of fine.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T16_C7_S16-706.md)
- [D.C. Code § 16-707 § 16-707. Disposition of fines.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T16_C7_S16-707.md)
- [D.C. Code § 16-708 § 16-708. Penalties for wrongful conversion of forfeitures and fines.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T16_C7_S16-708.md)
- [D.C. Code § 16-709 § 16-709. Executions on forfeited recognizances and judgments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T16_C7_S16-709.md)
- [D.C. Code § 16-710 § 16-710. Suspension of imposition or execution of sentence.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T16_C7_S16-710.md)
- [D.C. Code § 16-711 § 16-711. Restitution or reparation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T16_C7_S16-711.md)
- [D.C. Code § 16-711.01 § 16-711.01. Restitution or reparation — Enforcement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T16_C7_S16-711.01.md)
- [D.C. Code § 16-712 § 16-712. Community service.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T16_C7_S16-712.md)
- [D.C. Code § 16-713 § 16-713. Alien sentencing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T16_C7_S16-713.md)

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