I used a persons credit card at my Job, they said they would file a police report, now what?

[osmont]

Thy told me since it was $800 that they have I file a police report. they did fire me. they approached me about it and I admitted to it. no since in lying. so now what? do i just wait to see if the police come knocking at my door? I used it several times over the coarse of 3months. ... some were personal needs. and some was just from me being greedy. SMH . it's my first offense I've never even in trouble with the law before not even as small as a speeding ticket. so what should I expect. will I have to serve a long time in jail

[eilis]

Once they file the report, the police will take the info and open an investigation. They might call, but are more likely to come to your home with a warrant for your arrest. Even if you did it, you should not say a thing to the police unless you have a lawyer with you. They will try to get you to admit you did it and sign a statement. Try not to do that. If you can't afford a lawyer, ask if you qualify to get a public defender. The police can hold you as a suspect for about 24 hours, but then they need to charge you with something. Since it's your first offense, your bail should be low. A lawyer would argue that you have no record and are not a flight risk, so you should be released without bail (called on your own recognizance). The judge is likely to set a low amount and you or your family will have to put up 10% of that in cash to be released. That's why there are bail bondsmen. They loan people the cash in return for putting a lien (debt note) on a house or car. Most of the time the prosecutor will try to cut a deal. This is why a lawyer is good since he/she can negotiate for you. The lawyer might say since you have no priors and are sorry for your actions, you deserve to get community service and probation, maybe a debt counseling class, if you pay back all the money (called paying restitution). Ask your lawyer if you're eligible for PBJ in your state. That stands for Probation Before Judgement. In some states, for minor offenses (and this could be pleaded down to a minor offense in a plea deal), the judge will sentence you to community service, sometimes classes, AND probation. If you do everything the court says and serve your probation without any other charges, once probation is over, they remove the offense from your record. That's very important to try to get because you will have a REALLY hard time getting another job with theft on your record. If you are not eligible for a public defender for some reason, go to your phone book and look up attorneys or lawyers. You want a criminal defense one. In fact, you should do that now. Call around until you find 2 who give free consultations. Make an appointment ASAP, tell them your story, and ask what they charge. Then start hitting up family for loans if you don't have the money, sell stuff on EBay, whatever you have to do. If there are any law schools near you, call and ask if they have any free or reduced fee law clinics. Get a lawyer lined up if you can BEFORE the police contact. Your lawyer might advise you to turn yourself in and go with you. But if you really don't have the money, as soon as the police read you your rights, ask for a public defender and don't say a word until that lawyer shows up to advise you, even if you have to sit in jail overnight. It's that important. Good luck.

[abelard29]

You will definitely have to pay the money back and if they press charges it may be serious for that is "Identity Theft." Expect to hear from authorities just sometimes police reports take a while to get all filed out and processed. You can always call and ask if you are being charged or anything. If you can, get an attorney.

[fyfe]

you don't state your age and that will have something to do with the situation. you must be at least 16 to e working. in any case you have committed some serious offences. fraud, theft to name a couple. expect to be charged wih the crimes,expect to pay back all that you have spent plus court costs and other bills.yes you will be serving some time and now have a detrimental criminal record. you'll have much difficulty in obtaining a job in the future as noone will be willing to trust your word anymore.

[bercnan72]

It is considered fraud. I just don't see why you would have to do this. Anyways, I suggest you first of all:

1: Apologize to God and ask for guidance.
2: Apologize to the owner of the Credit Card if possible.
3: Pay the stolen money with interest from your side.
4: In court, speak to the judge and ask for a pardon, and make it clear that you will never do it again and that you have paid all of the money back with interest, and he may pardon you or lessen the penalty.

[ealahweemah72]

Yeah, once the person files, you will be arrested and given the opportunity to post bail after you've seen a judge. There will be a court date set and you'll have to appear. Looks like you'll be found guilty, so you'll be sentenced. Can't imagine more than 180 days for a first offense, but anything over $250 is a felony, and you'll probably be forced to pay restitution. Enjoy County jail..

[madison86]

You'll probably have to pay a lawyer and pay the $800 back....And serve time, and get a felony too... So it was a dumb offense in the first place.

[denzell]

You'll probably have to pay a lawyer and pay the $800 back....And serve time, and get a felony too... So it was a dumb offense in the first place.

Usually when it's over $300, it is criminal

[maddox]

Now the police will deal with you.

[wal49]

Yeah cause that is identity theft