I work at a gas station and something happened about an hour ago. A lady came and pulled up to one of the pumps, and with gas being at $3.27 a gallon here in Arkansas, we have signs on the pumps that read "If We do not recognize you, YOU MUST PREPAY" . . . I did not recognize the lady when she pulled up to the furthest pump. Well, she got mad at me and pulled to the closest pump. Still, i did not turn on the pump. She came in and gave me her 10 dollars and i preset the gas pump for 10 dollars. Well, the pump messed up and stopped at $5.97. She told me to fix the pump, and i said that i couldn't unless she hung up the pump. Well, she got even more mad at me and told me to give her, the change which was $4.03. Well, as i was gettin her change, she started yelling and cussing at me, and i lost my temper, and i don't lose my temper often at all, but she pushed me to the limit. I kinda sorta tossed the money at her, and she said that i wouldn't have a job tomorrow. .......
2007-05-20 12:01:57 · 13 answers · asked by Jeremy Medlock 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
My question is: Could i be arrested for tossing the money at her? I mean, none of it his her skin or anything, just the her clothes. . . I was only following company rules, except for throwing the money.
2007-05-20 12:02:44 · update #1
I called my local police department and he came down here and i told him what happened. He said there was no criminal offense there, unless she says other wise, and i told him that there was a camera and it recorded the whole thing. He said that if there is a report filed, the camera will come in handy, especially if i'm telling the truth. He said that he would file an incident report saying that he did come down and talk to me. He took her tag # down which i did manage to get before she sped off. . . . .
2007-05-20 13:05:31 · update #2
There's a crazy chance you could get arrested for assault but not likely. She would have to get the judge to issue the warrant.
Your biggest problem is probably that she is going to complain to your boss. You know she'll probably edit the events by leaving out how she was acting like a complete fool. If you guys have security cameras you should be covered though.
I wouldn't stress to much about it.
2007-05-20 12:14:08 · answer #1 · answered by El Scott 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes you could possibly be charged with assault as throwing something at someone is an assault. If there is a recording of this event you might want to make sure it is preserved. It could work against you or if it shows her yelling and what not it may help you. If your lukcy it may have just been a threat on her part and you may never hear from here again. You cetainly cuold lose your job as well as part of your job is to be able to maintain your cool for "customer service.
2007-05-20 12:14:15 · answer #2 · answered by CountyMounty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you can't be arrested for being rude to someone. If you injured her that's something different. She'd have to have a mark where the money hit her for the cops to do anything besides roll their eyes at her.
Depending on how understanding your manager is you might loose your job or just get written up. I think anyone who has worked in customer service has wanted to do exactly what you did so dont beat yourself up over it.
2007-05-20 12:16:24 · answer #3 · answered by lab_geek 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She's lucky all you threw at her was her change. If your boss finds out and doesn't back you up then I would quit! For the amount of money you get an hour why would you have to take her abuse. I would not lose any sleep over this, if he fires you he's as much of a jerk as that lady? Sometimes people just suck!
2007-05-20 12:14:48 · answer #4 · answered by islandgirl0521 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell your manager NOW, that would be my first step be honest.
Then go from there, I really don't believe you would be arrested. If you have a security camera you may want to review that with the manager.
2007-05-20 12:20:07 · answer #5 · answered by Kelley 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Internet Tough Guy / Cop Hater Terry Miles is a failed Marine, Artist, Investigator and candidate for sheriff.
Google Terry Miles Wisconsin and see the path of failures.
THIS IS WHY HE FLAMEBAITS COPS!
HE COULDN'T BE ONE!
Trempealeau County Sheriff
Democrat
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Richard Anderson 1844-X
Terrence Daffinson 700
Steve Jelen 347
Terry Miles 301
David Suchla 1270
That's only 300 more votes than I got, and I didn't even run!
I guess your neighbors know you like we do.
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Source(s):
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2007-05-20 14:44:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Stop worrying. The woman was a donkey and I'm sure you will not lose your job. And no you will not get arrested for tossing cash at her.
2007-05-20 12:05:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You both lost your tempers. Just notify your boss so he has some idea in case a complaint come in.
2007-05-20 12:11:57 · answer #8 · answered by CGIV76 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
no, and its your word aginst hers so dont worry about your job! i worked at a gas station and you were just doin what you were supposed too you might just get a write up for yellin at her!
2007-05-20 21:01:42 · answer #9 · answered by Emerald Eyes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You won't be arrested, but she could contact your employer and try to have you fired.
2007-05-20 12:05:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋