I resigned my position at work last March because I was caught on tape stealing money out of the tntil from my employer. I was there for 13 years. The reason for stealing was I became addicted to Cocaine (I was not in my right mind) I am a 47 year old female with allot of regrets and remorse. They are charging me with 9 counts of theft under $5000.00 as I just got my summons 2 weeks ago. Since then I've been going to counseling. When they approached me they said I could resign with an OK letter of reference (which they did) and now their throwing this at me.. What are your thoughts if any?

Hello f:

Hire a good lawyer.

excon

I immediately got a legal aid lawyer as I am onto Social assistance... Btw I was a govt worker to boot.

Hello again, f:

Then follow his advice.

excon

I think you will be lucky not to do at least some jail time. Also I doubt your work place will actually give you a good reference.

They gave me a good letter of reference already... So your saying I may do time in jail?

With that many counts I can't see them not making you do a few weeks to a month and on probation, but it will be probation at least.

Also a letter of reference is a lot different than reference if called. But that is to be seen, Now how any company I have ever known works. Esp after some years and managers change.

Depends on the evidence but often a plea agreement can be done so there is no jail time

I would die if I had to do jail time... Stupid things we do when we have an addiction...

Update-


Went to court last week and I'm on a conditional sentence. Four months on curfew, 10pm-6am. One year after that probation for 1 year. Criminal record which I can apply to be withdrawn after 2 years and 4 months. I also have to pay back a small amount which I took. So I'm sure it could have been worse but the judge could see how remorseful I was...

Oh I also forgot 15 hours of community service...

Hello again, f:

I'm glad for you.. Thanks for letting us know.

excon

Keep coming back giving us updates how it is working. Good luck, hope you use this chance to get and stay clean.