Legal Question in Business Law in Minnesota

i was recently charged with felony from the store i had been working at i was caught stealing and i understand my consequences but my question is i had been working for two weeks straight a month total and was wondering even though i was chagred and arrested and have to go to court do my past employers still have to give me my last check


Asked on 11/18/09, 11:46 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Maury Beaulier612.240.8005 Minnesota Lawyers

The employer will alege that you were not carrying out the duties of your employment since a theft was occurring during that employment. They would have a good argument in that regard.

With regard to the theft, a theft offense can be very serious. While any theft over $1000 is a felony. Such an offense is still punishable by prison time and fines. The collateral consequences of a conviction can also be extremely significant and preclude a person from finding employment where background checks are performed.

Often, if you have no prior offenses, a conviction can be avoided with a Stay of Prosecution. A Stay of Prosecution means that the offense is never recorded on your record and stayed for a certain periofd of time to ensure that you do not have another offense.

We can assist you in making sure that your record is not affected.

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Answered on 11/23/09, 11:59 am


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