My employer terminated me without giving me reason.
A few days later, I got arrested for Grand Larceny 3rd. The accusatory said that I "set up 9 direct deposits on 09/12/08" to transfer money (over $6k) from the company's bank account to my own bank account. The statement given for the accusatory indicates that the employer feels I was stealing money, depositing it into the company account and then transferring it to mine.
I didn't do this.
I pulled my bank statement to check.
The only deposits that were made were my regular payroll deposits, which did amount to approximately the amount they are claiming was stolen.
There were a few payroll errors, not only effecting me but everyone at the company, that the one of the co-owners was made aware of. In fact, we pulled in the payroll company's rep who said he would have everything fixed for us. (Deductions issued for those who were overpaid, such as me... and additional payments issued for those that were underpaid.) Problem is, as the manager, *I* was in charge of the payroll. However, when errors came up, the owner was notified and the payroll company was notified.
The employer terminated me before the corrections were able to happen and now I am facing a Grand Jury for a D felony charge.
After all calculations, I was overpaid by somewhere around $1,200.00, all of which I am willing (and have been willing) to pay back.
How do I...
... first of all: Get the grand jury to "no-bill" this? (What should I testify or bring up at the grand jury?)
... defend myself?
HELP!

