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Workplace - Criminal Act or not??

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I was working as a salesperson for an office supply company, when my numbers got a little short and my job was threatened I falsified a couple accounts and had the office supplies delivered to my home address (I did not forge any signatures and did not sign anything that said I could not make my own accounts, but did use a fictitious name). When the boss found out I quit and returned all of the products I ordered. I never benefited from it from a financial point of view and it did not end up helping me keep my job longer than I would have otherwise. My sales manager is now threatening me with ''criminal action'', could they really do something? If so, what? And is it likely?


Asked on 5/19/06, 5:03 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: Workplace - Criminal Act or not??

I must disagree with the advise given by Mr. Shyres. In my experience talking to the police is the worst thing you can do. Most of the time the suspect that talks to the police provide the most damming evidence available for their prosecution. I would say that you have two choices. First you can just sit and wait to see what happens. The second option is to retain an attorney to represent you in this matter.

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Answered on 5/20/06, 2:51 am
Jason Shyres Law Offices of Jason Shyres

Re: Workplace - Criminal Act or not??

If the employer wanted to take criminal action against you, and the local police and DA's office agree, then they could. One can never guess as to the likelihood of such action though. Unfortunately, it's a wait and see. But, you may want to call the police and/or DA yourself and argue for them not to file charges (not always recommended)...I hate to say this but, that's something you really need to discuss with an attorney about.

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Answered on 5/19/06, 8:04 pm


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