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How long does a shop have to charge an employee with petty theft?
Asked on Jun 05th, 2015 on Criminal Law - Georgia
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How long does a business have to file charges against a person? My son stole money from a retail store he worked in, and was caught. It has now been four months. This is his first offense, and we do not know what to expect.
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As long as 2 years.
Answered on Jun 08th, 2015 at 11:37 AM
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Francis John Cowhig
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They have up to one year if it is charged as a misdemeanor and up to 3 years if it is charged as a felony. If he stole money from his employer, most likely he will be charged with embezzlement, which can be either a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the amount of money stolen.
Answered on Jun 08th, 2015 at 2:54 AM
The prosecutor has up to 1 year from the date of the incident to decide to file charges against someone for petty theft.
Answered on Jun 08th, 2015 at 2:50 AM
Thomas Edward Gates
The matter is turned over to the City Prosecutor for consideration in filing the charge(s). The prosecutor's work load determines how quick charges can be made.
Answered on Jun 08th, 2015 at 2:41 AM
The same statute of limitations for any other theft. Varies from state to state you did not say where you work which state? It would be a year or more. 4 months is not unusual. You should consult with an attorney in your area that handles criminal cases If his record is clean, and if you have an attorney, there is a good chance this will go away with some community service. Many states call this "pre-trial diversion."
Answered on Jun 05th, 2015 at 3:49 PM