Legal Question in Criminal Law in Virginia

I got arrested back at the very beginning of May for something that happened back in October. And my preliminary court hearing it on 6/19/2018. It is a felony for embezzlement. This is my first offense of any kind, and I am trying to figure out what I should do. I have a lawyer who has spoken to the prosecutor, about a plea deal. He said that it would be a misdemeanor if I did 2 weeks, and payed back the company. I am worried only because I just became a store Manager, and I cannot afford to do 2 weeks either on the weekend or consecutively without a high risk of losing my job. I am willing to pay back the debt but I cannot afford to do the time unless its on my days off (I have 2: Tuesday and Thursday). My lawyer seems unwilling to give me any advice, and says I have to take that plea deal no matter what. I don't want to argue over a punishment, but losing my job would put me in a spot where I would be homeless and unable to pay back the debt. Is there a good way I can explain my circumstances with out losing my plea deal? Or minimize the time done so I don't lose my job?


Asked on 6/17/18, 5:05 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

So, what's the problem with your attorney attempting to negotiate your time in the local "slammer"

to Tuesday and Thursday? (Or has s/he even bothered to try?)

Office Tel.. (703) 838-5577

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Answered on 6/18/18, 5:42 am


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