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    Unhappy Caught Stealing, First Offense, Im Scared I Don't Know What to Do

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: Texas

    Oct. 30, 2013 is when I've been caught and questioned by my Jobs Management. After a long talk they where giving me 2 options to either write a statement that I stole from the Company or press charges against me. I chose to write a statement on doing so I was told that after this discussion I was to wait for a call the next day to see if the Company accepts my statement. If they accept my statement they would do a payment plan so i can pay back everything I've taken and all this is just for if they call me. I know it was halloween but I did not receive a call i do not know if it was because they were still looking into this situation I just don't know. The amount supposedly taken is an estimate of $3000, I'm scared, I have a wife and 2 kids I don't even know what to tell her because she doesn't know yet. I'm hoping they will call today or if I should call and ask. Please can anyone help me and tell me If I am looking to some prison time, jail time, probation if they do not accept my statement. I'm 24 and I'm just freaking out Please give any information that could possibly help me out on what to do.

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    Default Re: Caught Stealing, First Offense, Im Scared I Don't Know What to Do

    At $3000, you're probably looking at some jail time, if not some time in prison, you'll still have to make restitution, pay a fine and you'll be on probation for some time. Really, when you're a husband with 2 children, you should make better decisions. While you're out making dumb decisions, who is supposed to support your family?

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    Default Re: Caught Stealing, First Offense, Im Scared I Don't Know What to Do

    Your right i did make a dumb decision I will admit that. If you can whats your thought on of this; my job also told me That they knew I've been doing this for over 2 1/2 years. I'm thinking if they knew how come they didn't confront me way back then? $3000 was over a period of time sorry I didn't mention that In my thread above.

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    Default Re: Caught Stealing, First Offense, Im Scared I Don't Know What to Do

    I can guarantee you will be fired, and you will not be collecting Unemployment. So I'd haul tail to McD's today and start earning what you can. The restitution is going to be expensive. I would also suggest consulting with a Criminal Defense Lawyer and have that lawyer on speed dial in case the police become involved. If the police come, your only words will be "I want to call my lawyer".

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