I am a college student in New Jersey and committed theft by deception from my employee up to $6,000, due to extreme personal circumstances. I have never been charged with anything else and have been completely cooperative with the employer, admitting to it, and even returning some merchandise. I am completely willing to pay restitution and do any amount of community service required. What do you think my best course of action is, and what is likely to happen. I have received a summons, does that mean the employer will prosecute, and what can I expect? Please help, Thank you.

