If i were charged with theft of £250 what sentence do you think I would receive?

janice w

Sounds to me that there's no proof to the theft at all. You gave in the receipts, they found nothing at your home. I can't see anything coming of it myself. Case will be thrown out no probs, if it ever gets to Court that is.

malibugirl

If there is no evidence, then the police cant do anything. I think the worst that will happen is you will lose your job and it may go down on your record as a "police incident". To be honest I would leave anyway, do you really want to work somewhere with people that do things like that to you? You could always report them for wasting police time!

frankturk50

They need evidence before they charge you and it sounds as if they havent got it.If as you say other members of staff are willing to support you and speak to police then the police may decide not to proceed with charging or reporting you.You cant go by how much was taken it would be more a case of deciding on a sentence if proved on the fact they would believe you had betrayed a position of trust but I am doubtful it would be any custodial sentence.

Latoya.

Have you actually been arrested for theft? Because if not, then you are entitled to sue for defamation of character.

You should also have had a witness with you when you gave the resident the things you bought, so that you would not have ended up in this situation.

Either way, if you know that you have not done wrong, then sue the whole damn lot of them and clean them out.

I would look at making a counter-claim against them if it isn't proven in court!
good luck anyway!

3 para

IF WHAT YOUR SAYING IS TRUE I WOULDN'T WORRY THE COURTS WILL SEE TO IT THAT YOU WILL BE JUDGED FAIRLY.

ragill_s1849

If you were charged with theft of Â£250 and it was your first offence, it's very likely you'd receive a caution - which is basically a recorded "telling off" by the Sgt or Inspector. As previously mentioned though, there has to be evidence that you have done this for you to be charged in the first place.

mark

If there is no evidence that you've taken the goods, then you won't be found guilty, so long as you have a half decent solicitor. The court will not be allowed to takes someones opinion as fact. I doubt (from what you've said) that this will even get to court.

Kilroy

Sounds (at most) a petty theft incident. Cooperate with the police, and take it to court.

clanz

From the information you have given I'm pretty sure the police will take no further action. Theres not enough evidence to proceed, I don't think the CPS would take it to court.

damari_8

If there is no evidence, is your word against him. Where are the presents now? Did anyone else see the gifts you bought? Once this es cleared ask for a letter of apology. You don't want this incident to follow you. Some managers use their powers to gain not only valuable things, but the kick of the power of making people feel less than them. Good luck and I hope you sort it out.

a.c

thats bad...tell the police you brought everything on the receipt,and things went missing once you handed them in,this will make the police start to question the person you handed them into,and if they are guilty the police will tell by there reactions...good luck

comicbookrob

Any payment or compromise you put forward just to get your bossoff your back will be seen as an admission of guilt, and seriously damage your next job opportunity. Sometimes its tempting to just say, heres some money now stop giving me ^%^"Â£ attitude, but you need to keep a cool head. Once the inquiry is done and nothing is proven you hand in your notice and with nothing but their own misgiving they Have to give you a reference. Nursing homes are constantly short staffed and I doubt you would have a problme letting this be a laugh ina short amount of time.

confused

Get in touch with the ROYAL COLLEGE OF NURSING, for help - even if you are not a member. AND certainly contact the Nursing and Midwifery Council to register a complaint about the manager, then also get in touch with citizens advice too.
You would be sensible to contact the local authority (council offices) for residental homes who will take a dim view of a manager who has little / no proof!

Good luck if you are innocent.

Txlady

Something hasn't been fully resolved. If the police have fully investigated your residence and found nothing, YOU can't be charged with anything. Until the investigation is over, and YOU know whether you're innocent or guilty (ie: nothing has been pawned , hidden elsewhere, or become part of your personal property), don't worry about anything. BTW: If it were your first arrest, you would face one day / night in jail for petty theft under $ 500.00. If you've done a similar crime in the past, the "ante" rises regarding time, but I don't know the particulars on that. Either way "when the dust all settles" on your case, I'd give my notice (look in the meantime). Reason for leaving: "False accusation of a serious crime made the working envirnment and employment unpleasant." Enough said.

hannah b

nothing, you would be fined and cautioned unless you been in trouble alot it could be anything from a month to six months

SR13

None. It's not even worth taking you to court over and the company would be the to pay the cost of the court if you did. You won't get in trouble for an unprovable first offence of stealing 250 pounds from work.

LivTyler

2 years in prison I assume.

purplesneakers

if you are charged the sentence will depend on any other arrests or charges you have. if this is your first time in trouble the most likely outcome will be either a caution or a fine. if u have been in trouble b4 especially if it is for the same type of crime the will come down on you heavier.

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