QUESTION
Can I get embezzlement and fraud charges dropped to a misdemeanor? How?
Asked on Jul 15th, 2015 on Criminal Law - Georgia
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I worked at a retail store, and my friend wanted me to help her get some stuff, so I deleted items that I rang up and also created fake merchandise credit. I know this is fraud and embezzlement, but I never walked out with anything the merchandise credit stayed in the store unused, we gave them the clothes back and they still want to press charges. I am 18 years old and have no record, I wasn't taken to jail but I am taking myself and I was wondering if I could possible get this dropped. or that I assisted her and I never left with any merchandise she did, I never gave the merchandise credit away it still remained in the store. The police said because I am cooperating he thinks they will drop it to a misdemeanor, but can I possible get it completely dropped.
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Embezzlement is a crime of moral turpitude, and if convicted you can kiss your career aspirations goodbye. Hire a lawyer before you get duped into a plea you will regret for life.
Answered on Jul 15th, 2015 at 8:04 PM
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It depends on different factors including the value of the items.
Answered on Jul 15th, 2015 at 4:40 PM
Thomas Edward Gates
There is no way that they will drop the charges. Get an attorney to secure a plea deal.
Answered on Jul 15th, 2015 at 4:38 PM