My question involves criminal law for the state of:
My case was finally settled last week after my lawyer bargained with the DA for a deferred disposition of the felony theft charge I was charged with. I had to make a decision on the spot and my lawyer persuaded me to take it after my consistent hesitation. The deal agrees to dismiss the charge after 2 years if I plead guilty, paid back restitution, court costs, and remained a law abiding citizen for that time. I was hesitant only because I was ready to go to trial because I was not fully guilty of the charge. The prosecutor had a very weak case against me but as my lawyer says, juries love to convict people. I felt like I was presumed guilty until I proved my innocence. The burden of trial
would have been a lot to take, plus extra fees, etc.
My agreement assures a clean record at the end.
Can I ask honestly of people here, does it sound like I did the right thing? I am still having a hard time sleeping at night wondering if I made the right move. Does a deferred agreement on a felony charge sound like a great deal without the burden of wondering how a jury would react?
I know people are going to say they don't know the details of my case, but it's not really relevant. It was theft from a former employer.
Thank you much for your opinions.
Sparrows

