What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? 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. Amazingly, I passed mine. Another employee, however, apparently 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 19 at the time and didn't know any better, I mean how could they convict him with no evidence?). 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 pay restitution, but I'm uncertain of two things. First, I'm not sure who I properly owe restitution too. Second, if I send a check to the fast food restaurant (a major national hamburger chain) is there a possiblity I could face charges (I'm assuming that nobody will be able to reverse this guy's plea agreement at this point, even if I had a way to contact him). I'm sure the statute of limitations is up, but I'm wondering if there is a way for the prosecution to reopen them when I send a check.
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. Amazingly, I passed mine. Another employee, however, apparently 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 19 at the time and didn't know any better, I mean how could they convict him with no evidence?). 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 pay restitution, but I'm uncertain of two things. First, I'm not sure who I properly owe restitution too. Second, if I send a check to the fast food restaurant (a major national hamburger chain) is there a possiblity I could face charges (I'm assuming that nobody will be able to reverse this guy's plea agreement at this point, even if I had a way to contact him). I'm sure the statute of limitations is up, but I'm wondering if there is a way for the prosecution to reopen them when I send a check.
. I'm agreeing with swalsh again