Legal Question in Criminal Law in Ohio

Bank Theft

I work as a teller in a Bank. I work 5 days a week, with one weekday off. I went to work on Tuesday, balanced everything and put my drawer back in my Vault (combination lock). Wed I had my day off and on Thursday I came back to find 2600$ missing. I was put on paid suspenstion and now after 2 weeks I got a call from the Bank's local Police station to come at 5 PM Friday. I talked to my boss and she said every one was called to the station. Should I take a Lawyer or should I just go and see what happens? I have not been charged on anything.


Asked on 7/31/03, 12:12 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Timothy Hess T. Hess & Associates, LLC

Re: Bank Theft

Well, its a double edge sword. If you take a lawyer, the police are going to peg you as guilty. If you don't, the cops will ask you misleading questions that may peg you as the culprit.

How innocent are you?

How easy would it be for the bank/cops to make you look guilty?

To cover your but, you may want to bring a lawyer.

Keep this in mind: The police may ask you to come down to the station so they can arest you. It has been 2 weeks. Their investigation may be over and they might want to place you under arrest. Going in on a friday night means that you would sit in jail all weekend until monday morning when the judge is available to determine your bail.

Again, how innocent are you?

I would take a lawyer!

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Answered on 7/31/03, 1:01 pm


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