help! please give information of websites concerning this situation. Thanks
2006-12-04 06:08:41 · 10 answers · asked by pinkie443 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Yes actually you can but you have to show that it damaged you in some way. Which, I might ask you, if it really did damage you other than being embarrassed? What most Americans don't realize is that often these lawsuits do go through, but first the person that made the mistake will be fired. (haven't we all made mistakes at work? Most we don't get fired for) Number two the costs of frivolous lawsuits are then put back into the costs of goods sold. Basically meaning the more people that sue the more it costs everyone else. Now I'm not saying you shouldn't be royally pissed, but really, consider how ethical it is to sue when a mistake was made. Instead ask for an apology or a discount off your next purchase.... Just think how you would feel if you made the mistake and lost your job, or you were a business owner in the same situation. Oh one last thing, I used to work in retail and theft is rampant!!!! Often you are absolutely powerless to stop it and I have even had thieves laugh in my face. Luckily for me I always held my temper but I can easily see how a retail worker that is pissed, overworked, and underpaid could get overly excited and think they had caught a thief. Certainly they should have thought it through but remember everyone is human. However, do get that apology! When your wrong you do need to say your sorry.
2006-12-04 06:28:17 · answer #1 · answered by willop5 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is a difficult question and it depends on your situation.
. Can you afford an attorney and possibly a long legal battle?
. Were you harmed, personally, economically, or ended up with a criminal history as the result of the accusation?
. Are you facing prosecution, or possible jail time?
If all the answers are no, then prosecution would probably not be in your interest.
2006-12-04 14:19:42 · answer #2 · answered by Clown Knows 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may depend on if they had probable cause and on other factors like how long you where held. Different states have different laws.
An attorney will give you a free consultation usually. Just ask before hand. Some attorneys will take a case they think they can win on contingency. Meaning they get paid from what you recover. If one attorney will not take the case for free it does not mean an other attorney won't take it for free.
Prosecute is a criminal term. You would need to sue in civil court.
2006-12-04 15:36:11 · answer #3 · answered by Just trying to help 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If a person is wrongly accused, you can file a counter suit only if the case is being tried in civil court.
If the case is being tried in a criminal court, all you can do is plead not guilty and wait for the verdict. If found not guilty, or the case is dismissed and never goes to trial, you can always file a suit for defamation of character.
Either way, the person should contact a lawyer to get all of their options.
2006-12-04 14:19:37 · answer #4 · answered by quatrapiller 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only person to answer your question is an attorney you can find one in the Ph. derectory
2006-12-04 14:12:37 · answer #5 · answered by railway 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes that is why retailers need to be sure that someone has stolen before they say or do anything. You need to see them do it or you are looking at a law suit.
2006-12-04 14:42:12 · answer #6 · answered by christeena l 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can sue for slander , but, if you have a bad rep, and IT is brought up in court you probable won't collect much if any.
2006-12-04 14:25:04 · answer #7 · answered by jim ex marine offi, 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can. You should have good proof to win the case.
Thanks and good luck
2006-12-04 14:21:32 · answer #8 · answered by baniban2000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WHY DONT YOU CALL THE LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENT AND MAKE OUT A REPORT?
2006-12-04 14:13:49 · answer #9 · answered by BILLIELYNN H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I doubt it.
2006-12-04 14:10:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋