I work in a nursing home manager gave me money to buy a residents christmas presents. Bought all the presents gave back change and receipts. She has now went to the police and said that the things on the receipts arent there and that I kept them for myself. police searched my home but didnt find any of these items. I have two people who are on my side that say that the manager and two other members of staff are trying to get me in trouble for various reasons.
2007-02-11 23:28:59 · 22 answers · asked by hollie 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
I wouldn't worry - for one thing it isn't unheard of for nursing home managers to be on the fiddle - secondly, you have two other people on your side - and finally - you know where you bought the items from - tell the police the approximate dates and times and they can go in and check for themselves!
The police have found nothing at your house which is good for you! The manager and staff concerned are up to no good and they are now in a situation where they will make mistakes and the truth will come out!
They in truth have probably split the stuff between themselves - just make sure you tell the police that!
If you didn't do it - under no circumstances admit to it - it is also not unheard of for the Police to pressure people into admitting things they haven't done to clear up the case quickly!
Reiterate to the police that the manager is on the fiddle
2007-02-11 23:37:20 · answer #1 · answered by jamand 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Something hasn't been fully resolved. If the police have fully investigated your residence and found nothing, YOU can't be charged with anything. Until the investigation is over, and YOU know whether you're innocent or guilty (ie: nothing has been pawned , hidden elsewhere, or become part of your personal property), don't worry about anything. BTW: If it were your first arrest, you would face one day / night in jail for petty theft under $ 500.00. If you've done a similar crime in the past, the "ante" rises regarding time, but I don't know the particulars on that. Either way "when the dust all settles" on your case, I'd give my notice (look in the meantime). Reason for leaving: "False accusation of a serious crime made the working envirnment and employment unpleasant." Enough said.
2007-02-12 00:16:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They need evidence before they charge you and it sounds as if they havent got it.If as you say other members of staff are willing to support you and speak to police then the police may decide not to proceed with charging or reporting you.You cant go by how much was taken it would be more a case of deciding on a sentence if proved on the fact they would believe you had betrayed a position of trust but I am doubtful it would be any custodial sentence.
2007-02-11 23:38:36 · answer #3 · answered by frankturk50 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If there is no evidence, is your word against him. Where are the presents now? Did anyone else see the gifts you bought? Once this es cleared ask for a letter of apology. You don't want this incident to follow you. Some managers use their powers to gain not only valuable things, but the kick of the power of making people feel less than them. Good luck and I hope you sort it out.
2007-02-11 23:48:53 · answer #4 · answered by damari_8 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get in touch with the ROYAL COLLEGE OF NURSING, for help - even if you are not a member. AND certainly contact the Nursing and Midwifery Council to register a complaint about the manager, then also get in touch with citizens advice too.
You would be sensible to contact the local authority (council offices) for residental homes who will take a dim view of a manager who has little / no proof!
Good luck if you are innocent.
2007-02-11 23:39:44 · answer #5 · answered by confused 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there is no evidence, then the police cant do anything. I think the worst that will happen is you will lose your job and it may go down on your record as a "police incident". To be honest I would leave anyway, do you really want to work somewhere with people that do things like that to you? You could always report them for wasting police time!
2007-02-11 23:33:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you were charged with theft of £250 and it was your first offence, it's very likely you'd receive a caution - which is basically a recorded "telling off" by the Sgt or Inspector. As previously mentioned though, there has to be evidence that you have done this for you to be charged in the first place.
2007-02-13 18:00:41 · answer #7 · answered by ragill_s1849 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you actually been arrested for theft? Because if not, then you are entitled to sue for defamation of character.
You should also have had a witness with you when you gave the resident the things you bought, so that you would not have ended up in this situation.
Either way, if you know that you have not done wrong, then sue the whole damn lot of them and clean them out.
2007-02-11 23:41:41 · answer #8 · answered by Latoya. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any payment or compromise you put forward just to get your bossoff your back will be seen as an admission of guilt, and seriously damage your next job opportunity. Sometimes its tempting to just say, heres some money now stop giving me ^%^"£ attitude, but you need to keep a cool head. Once the inquiry is done and nothing is proven you hand in your notice and with nothing but their own misgiving they Have to give you a reference. Nursing homes are constantly short staffed and I doubt you would have a problme letting this be a laugh ina short amount of time.
2007-02-11 23:41:02 · answer #9 · answered by comicbookrob 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
None. It's not even worth taking you to court over and the company would be the to pay the cost of the court if you did. You won't get in trouble for an unprovable first offence of stealing 250 pounds from work.
2007-02-11 23:41:17 · answer #10 · answered by SR13 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋