If a 17 year old committed a theft and admitted to it 9 month later after they had turned 18, will they be charged as an adult or a juvenile?
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If a 17 year old committed a theft and admitted to it 9 month later after they had turned 18, will they be charged as an adult or a juvenile?
This theft was from an employer. Items valued under $50. Employee signed a letter of compliance to the theft (which stated when it occurred) and paid $50 to the employer. If the employer presses charges can the employee be charged as an adult? Or should it stay in juvenile court?
Asked on February 8, 2011 under Criminal Law, Utah
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Listen, there was no guarantee that he or she may have been charged as a minor 9 months ago. Why now are you concerned that the employer might press charges? Something was said? I would go and speak with a criminal attorney in your area to get someone on board in case something happens. But bring with you what ever you signed for the employer (I certainly hope that you kept a copy of it) as proof of, well, a lot of things! It really seems to me that the employer sought not to take it to the police by what occurred and although I am sure that he still can under the law, you may be able to have an attorney do what they do best: protect your interests. Good luck.
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