Hello All!
I admitted to my job that I took $600 dollars (making it a felony) from my till in order to help pay tuition. I explained my desperation and by the time I admitted it they money was already returned. But now they are saying that they may still press charges even though I confessed and made restitution. I never thought I could go to jail. I am supposed to meet with them tomorrow to learn my fate. I am expecting the worst and with that I need to find out some information. I have never been in trouble, I am a good student, I do volunteer work and I was a good worker at my job having received numerous awards. With that said I am a college student and I can't afford a felony conviction on my record or some hot shot lawyer. I've been reading about Pre-trial diversion options and first time offender options and I was wondering if these options would be something available to me? :confused: Any other helpful info would be greatly appreciated as well!
Thank You So Much For Your Time and Consideration

Sadinga, I don't know about GA law, but I wonder if your employer can perhaps change your position at work so you don't handle money, if in fact they don't file asgainst you or fire you. It's worth a try to suggest it to them and anything else you can come up with. I think the concern they will have is more of trust than whether the money has been replaced. Do all you can to rebuild the trust, and stress that you have been miserable for your dishonesty and don't ever want to feel that guilt again! See if they will let you prove yourself. Good luck, and remember to pray!