After Linda was discovered by her employer to have embezzled $20,000 on the job, the employer promised not to press charges if she would repay the money. The promise is not enforceable.

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A promise not to press charges in exchange for repayment is considered a form of extortion or blackmail, and it is not legally enforceable. The decision to press charges lies solely with law enforcement officials, and the victim of the crime cannot make a binding promise to forego prosecution.

After Linda Was Discovered by Her Employer to Have Embezzled