An employee has been charged with embezzlement for taking $700 of merchandise from her employer. She has paid full restitution, and has no prior criminal record. Is she likely to be sentenced to jail?
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An employee has been charged with embezzlement for taking $700 of merchandise from her employer. She has paid full restitution, and has no prior criminal record. Is she likely to be sentenced to jail?
Under those facts, jail time is unlikely -- but we can only speak about the odds, and individual experiences may vary.
The person should work with a criminal defense lawyer. In some states, especially if the person is younger, they may qualify for a deferred sentence that will allow them to avoid a criminal conviction.