Shoplifting, Larceny, Robbery, Theft Sheriffs notified?

[Rachelovesdogs]

Jurisdiction

Florida

Got accused of stealing cash from job, asked if I had anything to admit to which I did as I thought honesty might help me out. Terminated, threatened to either pay back in 30 days or sheriffs will be notified with video footage.

Recently received an "administrative complaint" 60 days after termination saying I am to lose my license (I worked in a casino). Papers say penalty will ensue. Got a text from previous employer asking for an "update" and that they are ready to show footage to
Broward Sheriffs Office. What am I to expect from here?

I've only recently found a new job and I'm in a pretty bad financial situation, but getting on my two feet again, last thing I need is this

 

[army judge]

which I did as I thought honesty might help me out.

Big mistake, as explained by my friend and constitutional scholar and lawyer, Professor James Duane.

Terminated, threatened to either pay back in 30 days

Which is why you don't steal in the first place, and if you do, you use yoru right to remain silent.

By blabbing you may have cooked your own goose.

What am I to expect from here?

You MIGHT be arrested, and forced to face your alleged crimes before a court of law.

If you've watched the videos, you know that you INVOKE, as in, "Sorry, I invoke my right to remain silent and want a lawyer."

No matter what the cops say or do, you keep saying the statement above.

It is okay to provide your name, date of birth, address, medical history (if booked into the jail), and start asking bail bond companies what it costs to get you sprung, or get your own cash ready to post your bond.

If you have no cash (or little cash), start asking relatives and friends for help, maybe even have someone start a Go Fund Me in your name.

I've only recently found a new job and I'm in a pretty bad financial situation, but getting on my two feet again, last thing I need is this

Too late to think about that now, you have to face the music and be ready to dance.

 

[Rachelovesdogs]

Big mistake, as explained by my friend and constitutional scholar and lawyer, Professor James Duane.

Which is why you don't steal in the first place, and if you do, you use yoru right to remain silent.

By blabbing you may have cooked your own goose.




You MIGHT be arrested, and forced to face your alleged crimes before a court of law.

If you've watched the videos, you know that you INVOKE, as in, "Sorry, I invoke my right to remain silent and want a lawyer."

No matter what the cops say or do, you keep saying the statement above.

It is okay to provide your name, date of birth, address, medical history (if booked into the jail), and start asking bail bond companies what it costs to get you sprung, or get your own cash ready to post your bond.

If you have no cash (or little cash), start asking relatives and friends for help, maybe even have someone start a Go Fund Me in your name.






Too late to think about that now, you have to face the music and be ready to dance.

Thanks for your response. I definitely know now that it was a mistake. Hopefully they did not audio record it.

Would paying the money back have been a form of confession?

Do sheriffs just like, show up at my door for me? Even though this was 3 months ago? I have no priors.

 

[army judge]

Would paying the money back have been a form of confession?

Paying money back could be seen as an indicia of guilt.

What's done is done, just don't do it again now that you know better.

Do sheriffs just like, show up at my door for me? Even though this was 3 months ago? I have no priors.

That might happen if a warrant is issued for your arrest, or if the grand jury indicts you.

You can keep up to date with warrants issued in your county by viewing the various court sites and reading the local newspapers.

All bail bonding agencies are usually in the know, so asking them if there is a warrant for your "friend" Maria Smith can be informative.

 

[shrinkmaster]

I am a Retail theft consultant and answer questions like yours daily. Your admission was a mistake. However what is done is done. Answer NO FURTHER questions from them or Police! Your response to any question should be that you request legal counsel before answering any question. Yes paying the money could stop them from getting Police involved. Once they are repaid they have NOTHING to gain by filing a criminal complaint.

 

[army judge]

Once they are repaid they have NOTHING to gain by filing a criminal complaint.

That might be true insofar as merchants are concerned, but when a casino is involved, that means the state gaming commission gets involved, too.

In the OP's situation, she should do or say NOTHING unless instructed to do so by her/his attorney!

 

[shrinkmaster]

I am not disagreeing especially since its a Casino however they have already stated they just want their money back. This could all go away if OP repays. OP needs to think what could be best and possible get some guarantee that repaying money would end issue.

 

[mightymoose]

Surely you only admitted to theft because you were under duress and did not understand what you were being asked.
Whatever video they have likely can not quantify the amount alleged to be missing.
It is unlikely, though not impossible, that they would report this as a crime at this point. You would likely be contacted by law enforcement requesting a statement from you before a warrant is ever issued.
Your statement to your employer is not as damaging as statements you might make to police later.
If they come asking, tell them you have nothing to say, that you have moved beyond it.
A video alone may not be enough to convict you, but your statements plus the video could do the trick.

 

[Rachelovesdogs]

Paying money back could be seen as an indicia of guilt.

What's done is done, just don't do it again now that you know better.



That might happen if a warrant is issued for your arrest, or if the grand jury indicts you.

You can keep up to date with warrants issued in your county by viewing the various court sites and reading the local newspapers.

All bail bonding agencies are usually in the know, so asking them if there is a warrant for your "friend" Maria Smith can be informative.

Thanks for the clarification!

 

[Rachelovesdogs]

I am not disagreeing especially since its a Casino however they have already stated they just want their money back. This could all go away if OP repays. OP needs to think what could be best and possible get some guarantee that repaying money would end issue.

Thanks for your input!

 

[Rachelovesdogs]

Surely you only admitted to theft because you were under duress and did not understand what you were being asked.
Whatever video they have likely can not quantify the amount alleged to be missing.
It is unlikely, though not impossible, that they would report this as a crime at this point. You would likely be contacted by law enforcement requesting a statement from you before a warrant is ever issued.
Your statement to your employer is not as damaging as statements you might make to police later.
If they come asking, tell them you have nothing to say, that you have moved beyond it.
A video alone may not be enough to convict you, but your statements plus the video could do the trick.

Thank you for your input!