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Advice needed, thanks and appreciation in advance.
In dec, 2005, i was cited at work when my employer called police. My charges were embezzlement for letting family members keep discount coupons and ringing their purchases with the discounts that i did not scan.Instead, i let them keep the coupons and i under-rung them. The charges for what i had done was $620. I was given a restitution note or 'promissory note' for that amount. I signed the note, promising to pay back the amount.
Police came, gave me a citation and told to wait for a letter from local court.Employer then told me that they will suspend me for 4 days. I called my store manger the day after to resign. I also send in a formal resignation letter. 4 days after that incident, i paid up entire amount of restitution to the employer. 2 months passed and i just received an arraignment notice to appear in court for the charge of "503 Penal Code-Embezzlement".
My dilemna is : 1) What shld be my next step? I have done some research on the judge presiding over my court case and i found out that she was a prominent prosecutor and deputy district attorney before being appointed to the court where i will have my arraignment. Would that be a significant impact on the decision of the resolution of my case? Because of her strong history, what do you advise?
2)I have not come to a conclusion to whether i should plead guilty or nolo-contendere?Pls advise.
3)My case is classified as a 'Class A Misdemeanor', what exactly does that mean? Is that the most serious classification level of a misdemeanor?
I am extremely disapointed with myself for what happened. I am buried in humiliation and worries every single day about what my future holds for me. I am 22 yrs of age. I am still in college and before this incident, i was working towards a law degree but i highly doubt that, that dream will ever be possible.
However, i am not seeking sympathy or pity. I am ,however, seeking advice on this problem i made. Please help me in answering my question if you can. I will greatly appreciate any advise given. Thank you again.What is the name of your state?
Advice needed, thanks and appreciation in advance.
In dec, 2005, i was cited at work when my employer called police. My charges were embezzlement for letting family members keep discount coupons and ringing their purchases with the discounts that i did not scan.Instead, i let them keep the coupons and i under-rung them. The charges for what i had done was $620. I was given a restitution note or 'promissory note' for that amount. I signed the note, promising to pay back the amount.
Police came, gave me a citation and told to wait for a letter from local court.Employer then told me that they will suspend me for 4 days. I called my store manger the day after to resign. I also send in a formal resignation letter. 4 days after that incident, i paid up entire amount of restitution to the employer. 2 months passed and i just received an arraignment notice to appear in court for the charge of "503 Penal Code-Embezzlement".
My dilemna is : 1) What shld be my next step? I have done some research on the judge presiding over my court case and i found out that she was a prominent prosecutor and deputy district attorney before being appointed to the court where i will have my arraignment. Would that be a significant impact on the decision of the resolution of my case? Because of her strong history, what do you advise?
2)I have not come to a conclusion to whether i should plead guilty or nolo-contendere?Pls advise.
3)My case is classified as a 'Class A Misdemeanor', what exactly does that mean? Is that the most serious classification level of a misdemeanor?
I am extremely disapointed with myself for what happened. I am buried in humiliation and worries every single day about what my future holds for me. I am 22 yrs of age. I am still in college and before this incident, i was working towards a law degree but i highly doubt that, that dream will ever be possible.
However, i am not seeking sympathy or pity. I am ,however, seeking advice on this problem i made. Please help me in answering my question if you can. I will greatly appreciate any advise given. Thank you again.What is the name of your state?