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Can you explain the line "lost four deposits but no proof"? No proof of what the four deposits that were lost. Obviously the company can contact clients and put together proof that checks were cut (and probably cashed) to the company that you used to work for. So, there will be proof of the deposits when you are charged with theft. So, I assume you mean no proof that they were not lost. If you are assigned to make the deposits and you did not make them, that is presumptive evidence that you stole them. Where did they go? When did you report the loss? Did you ever report it, or did your employer catch it? More presumptive evidence. I suggest that your retain an attorney, before you end up on jail on a case you (non-lawyer) think there is no proof.

Google CA Penal COde 1203.4 which lays out expungement. Most court clerks have a form for this. Pretty simple. Check to see if it was a "wobbler" (a crime that could be charged either as a misdemeanor or felony as if it was and you were convicted of a felony you can also use P. C. 17(b) to first get it reduced to a misdemeanor.

My best legal advice is to exercise your right to remain silent.  In my legal opinion, after numerous years of practicing criminal defense law, I firmly believe a defendant can NEVER help him/herself by talking to law enforcement.  When you disclose to the law enforcement officer or the store's security person any information or idea about why you think they are wrong, you are simply giving them an opportunity to try to fix any potential weaknesses or oversights.  Why would you want to help them improve their case?     My next best legal advice is to get an attorney to represent you.  If you cannot afford one, you are entitled to have a court-appointed attorney represent you.  Many court-appointed attorneys are very good.  But if you can afford an attorney, ethically you should do so instead of trying to get a court-appointed attorney.     Once you have an attorney, discuss the issues you believe exist (e.g., what do the officer's and store cameras/videos record).  Your attorney should be able to determine how much to discose from a strategic standpoint and how much must be disclosed from a legal standpoint.