Accused of Stealing Work Tools That Were Stolen by a Roommate

My question involves criminal law for the state of: georgia

I was accused and charged with Theft by Taking (over $1,500) by my former employer. My previous Roomate pawned Tools that belonged to the company i worked for, My line of work in construction they supplied me with the tools. She still has a warrent for her arrest with a charge of Theft by Receiving. Aside of being accused and the pawn tickets that were found in my home in her name my only fault is being associated with this person. The last time i was in court the Prosecutor offered me probation and to pay all of the restitution. I have a big issue with all of this naturally because i didn't do anything wrong and it seems like because i was picked up on the charge against me that they're trying to get me to make a plead agreement and repay for the tools plus have the charge on my record for the extent of the probation being i've never been in trouble before as a 1st offender. I have a public defender and he said i do have a good defense but said i need to figure out if i want to take it to trial and risk jail time? So im just not sure what to do? Can i be convicted on sole accusation and association or does there need to be proof/evidence? I'm just scared to death about this situation due to ruining my clean record and effecting my future employment and also having to pay for items i didn't pawn. Any advice is thankful. Thank you

No one here should second guess your attorney’s advice to you. No one can predict what the jury will do, especially as we don’t have all the evidence nor have we heard what the witnesses will say on the stand. If the jury is convinced you were in on it with your roommate you could be convicted. You need to convince the jury that you are as much a victim as your employer. Your lawyer might be able to do that, but no one can guarantee you a win here since juries can do anything and it is notoriously difficult to predict jury outcomes with any high degree of confidence.