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Am I going to jail
At my work I would give people free things such as cartons of ciggerettes and other items. I have also stolen a total of $20 out of the drawer and have stolen some items for myself. They watched the cameras and fired me. They calculated that the amount of money lost was $5000. It is my first offense and i was very cooperative and confessed to it all. What will happen to me? Will I go to jail?
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In the U.S., that is grand theft. You will either get a month or more in jail plus/or put on a mandatory work detail (such as picking up trash on the roadways, etc).
It's because of scum like you that prices aren't lower. I personally think at least a month in the slammer would be good for you. Definitely worked for a relative of mine who was busted for car theft. Straightened his act right up.
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Typically any stolen goods over $500 is a felony and can result in numerous fines and jail time. It all depends on whether or not the store is pressing charges, and what the court decides if they pressed charges on you. If you're a minor it won't affect you being able to get a job from the criminal side of it because it will be off your record, but the fact that you're guilty of stealing could affect the ability for you to get a job anytime in life. Good luck, and I would suggest not doing it again! :)
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Hi, I am old enough to be your grandfather and hopefully the wisdom of my age will be helpful.
With a total of $5,000 stolen is a large amount money for your employer to have lost. It also amounts to a felony count in most states.
If your employer has filed a complaint against you with the police and you have been arrested. Then the decision rest with the judge who will eventually hear your case. First offenders have been known o be sent to prison.
Now if you have not been arrested yet what you can do is try and head off being arrested and having a record of arrest. You need to hire a lawyer. You will need one in any case if you are eventually arrested.
Your lawyer can contact your former employer and see what arrangements can be made that will keep him from filing charges. Most likely he will want restitution, probably all of the $5,000 lost and possibly the profits as well. This part is negotiable. Keep in mind felony theft has a statue of limitation. Which means if you agree to restitution and then do not live up to whatever terms are agreed to for the restitution, such as installment payments. Your former employer can file charges at anytime prior to the expiration of the statue of limitation.
The best thing you can do for yourself at this time not to think that just because your employer may not have filed charges yet, that he may not do so in the very near future. Hire a lawyer and let the lawyer see if he/she can make this go away before it becomes a police matter.
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Well you've been caught, fired and you've confessed. Did the store decide to press charges? If they decided not to, you're in the clear. If they decide/decided to press charges, it all depends on where you live and what judge you get. A lot of times if it's your first offense they will let you off with something smaller, like probation and a lump of community service hours. I, by no means, know enough about this situation to guarantee anything, but if you're worried enough about the situation, you should talk to an attorney.
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