[Ronaldus Magnus]

She may be jailed, but she could be unlikely to be convicted even if she keeps the money. State laws don’t always favor the over-payer.

[daler]

While not excusing her behavior, I’m having a tough time viewing this as a jailable offense.

After all, it wasn’t HER error.

Seems like a civil matter to me.

The company should have take her to court and try to get a favorable judgment.

But jail? No.

[ridesthemiles]

WAIT UNTIL SHE HAS TO FILE HER TAXES!!!!!!!!!

[Dr. Franklin]

She may be jailed, but she could be unlikely to be convicted even if she keeps the money. State laws don’t always favor the over-payer.

She didn't take the money. It was the employer's error. It's a civil matter, and doesn't belong in the criminal courts. It's never been a crime to spend money lawfully deposited into your bank account. She may well win and bring a malicious prosecution or civil rights action against the cop. He should have better things to do with his time. There is a difference between immoral action and criminal action. She can't be lawfully prosecuted for the employer's stupidity, and the tax payer shouldn't be paying for this.