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i was accused of stealing by a former employer

I was accused of stealing 600 dollars from a former employer, I need some advice he just contacted me yesterday to tell me this which apparently happened about four months ago, I have not work for the company for a month and a half. Please advise me of what to do, thank you


Asked on 11/16/06, 1:33 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Joshua Hale Hale Law Group

Re: i was accused of stealing by a former employer

This is a sensitive issue. I would much rather talk to you regarding this issue, as you may face criminal liability. I would prefer to keep the attorney-client privilege in tact. Please call my office at your earliest convenience.

Regards,

Joshua Hale

619.298.1969

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Answered on 11/16/06, 1:36 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: i was accused of stealing by a former employer

What NOT to do: confess, admit to anything, agree to anything, say anything to ctore security, say anything to police.

Reason: you will be asked to cooperate and told they won't press charges. That is generally a lie to get you to confess, whereupon you will be arrested, and convicted on your confession.

What TO DO: shut up, say you will talk through your lawyer, hire your lawyer, follow his advice.

Feel free to contact me if interested in doing this right, and minimizing the chance of jail time.

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Answered on 11/16/06, 5:40 pm


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