What is the name of your state? CA
In 1994, I stole approximately $2,300 from a fast food restaurant where I was an employee at the time. The corporate staff conducted an investigation into the theft and had all of the supervisors take polygraph tests. I passed mine. Another employee, however, did not. I know that this other employee was ultimately charged with a crime as I received a subpoena to testify against him. However, when I was never called to testify I assumed that the case had been dropped (I was 18 at the time and didn't know any better). A few years later I heard through rumors that this employee entered into a plea agreement related to my theft. I also heard that he confessed to stealing other smaller amounts of money from the tills (I am guessing this is why he didn't pass the polygraph).
Today, I feel horrible, first for committing a crime, and secondly for letting somebody else take the fall. However, I haven't seen this employee since that time and am not actually sure what the resolution to his case was. I am not sure I even correctly know his name. I'd like to know the following:
1.) Is there anything I can do to reverse his plea agreement, even if it includes references to criminal acts he actually committed in addition to my crime?
2.) If there is something I can do, will the statute of limitations protect me from current prosecution?
3.) If there is anything I can do, what potential consequences do I face (and by association my new wife)?
4.) What would your recommendation be under the circumstances?
In 1994, I stole approximately $2,300 from a fast food restaurant where I was an employee at the time. The corporate staff conducted an investigation into the theft and had all of the supervisors take polygraph tests. I passed mine. Another employee, however, did not. I know that this other employee was ultimately charged with a crime as I received a subpoena to testify against him. However, when I was never called to testify I assumed that the case had been dropped (I was 18 at the time and didn't know any better). A few years later I heard through rumors that this employee entered into a plea agreement related to my theft. I also heard that he confessed to stealing other smaller amounts of money from the tills (I am guessing this is why he didn't pass the polygraph).
Today, I feel horrible, first for committing a crime, and secondly for letting somebody else take the fall. However, I haven't seen this employee since that time and am not actually sure what the resolution to his case was. I am not sure I even correctly know his name. I'd like to know the following:
1.) Is there anything I can do to reverse his plea agreement, even if it includes references to criminal acts he actually committed in addition to my crime?
2.) If there is something I can do, will the statute of limitations protect me from current prosecution?
3.) If there is anything I can do, what potential consequences do I face (and by association my new wife)?
4.) What would your recommendation be under the circumstances?