Legal Question in Criminal Law in Colorado

Employee theft (Sub A-1)

I got fired at work for making a gift card for the value of 56 dollars using the store computer at the cash register and then I use it for personal shopping, they press charges with theft, I told my employer the true that I did it(I could lie but I didn't, I was feeling guilty) so I am planning to plead guilty and receive my punishment humbly, it is my first time, I was very collaborative with my bosses by the time I told them about what I did and with the cops when they arrested me afterward,I was a top seller and a good worker in this retail store,I recognize I made a stupid mistake, I have to be in court may 20, do you think I need a lawyer for my situation? will I get jail time?, what is the usual punishment for this situation? how is this going to affect in my next job searching if this is in my records? how long it will stay in my records?should I tell to new potential employers the true about my situation and why did I get fired? thank you so much for your help, I am completely lost.


Asked on 4/28/09, 10:25 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Philip Rosmarin Rosmarin Law Firm

Re: Employee theft (Sub A-1)

Good grief, you ask a lot of questions for a free service. If they only charged you with theft, you'll likely be offered a deferred sentence, and will have to do community service. If you abide by the conditions of the deferred, and stay out of legal trouble for the period of the deferred (probably nine months), your case will be dismissed. You can then petition the district court to seal the record if you wish.

If they offer you a deferred at your arraignment, you probably don't need a lawyer. If they don't, you may wish to continue the arraignment to a new date, to give you time to get a lawyer.

Don't worry, you will not go to jail for this, unless the DA and the judge happen to go insane at the same time.

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Answered on 4/29/09, 6:14 pm


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