My question involves criminal law for the state of: California
A close friend of mine got caught stealing from his employer. He once took an old receipt and refunded the money back to his card without returning the merchandise. This totaled $150. He was caught after leaving the employer and was contacted via telephone by the local police department after several attempts by the employer to contact him. I have a few questions... If anyone could help it would be greatly appreciated!
1. Since everything was caught on tape, would it be best for him to come clean?
2. What type of punishment is he looking at?
3. The police want him to come down to the police station now.... why? Will he be arrested and then taken to jail?
4. What $ amount would take this crime to the next level?
please advise

