Michigan Embezzlement

[needhelpsoon]

My question involves criminal law for the state of:Michigan

I have yet to be charged but plan to turn myself in after speaking with Michigan State police...they have been very nice and have told me I could make a deal with the prosecutors office

Would it be prudent to retain a lawyer for charges of embezzlement of around $2500 or apply for a court appointed lawyer - I have very little money...or will the prosecuting attorney just negotiate with me?

This is my first offense - I am truly sorry for what I did...i was under the influence of drugs and took the money to support my drug habit...since then I have made restitution to my former employer and cleaned up my act...
I am not sure what will happen next...
Does my former employer have the ability to drop charges at this point or is it now in the hands of the prosecutor...

Thanks

[OhMy]

DO NOT TALK TO THE POLICE period.

You need to hire a lawyer NOW. The police are NOT on your side.

I hope this all works out for you but DO NOT handle this on your own.