daughter was fired 4 theft at clothing store. They told her she owes them $8,000 even though they don't know what exactly was taken. They told her she could bring back the merchandise & they would deduct it from her total, depending on its condition. Except everything she will be bringing back doesn't even come close to what they said she owes. What can I do about this? Anyone know? Other employees got caught to but they only were charged $1400, this just doesn't seem right to me. Please help me.....
2007-11-19 15:14:53 · 11 answers · asked by chickplayssoftball 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Law & Legal
The first thing you should do is consult an attorney. Most of them will do an initial consult for no charge. Even if you think you can't afford this, you have to at least consider it because $8000.00 is Grand Theft and it's a felony. It is just as bad as stealing a car.
Don't allow your daughter to talk to anyone at the store, period. Don't let her admit she did anything. Don't allow her to be questioned by anyone, period! If the police come to arrest her, don't allow them to question her without an attorney. She has the right to an attorney no matter what! Remember, the burden of proof is on the store owner and the police. Even if you are sure your daughter is guilty, don't let her admit it to any of them. I'm not condoning what she did (if she did), I'm just trying to help you protect her.
If you can't afford to hire your own attorney, then wait until the police bring charges on her and demand an attorney before she answers any questions. By law, they MUST provide you with one. This is a big deal. Grand Theft will follow her around for a long time!
Good luck!
2007-11-19 15:32:14 · answer #1 · answered by seanphamilton 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The employer has a right to try and get back what is lost revenue from you. I idea of them putting a price tag on items that your daughter allegedley stole is pretty hard to swallow. Even if you were in small claims court, the judge will ask for proof of the items that were stolen, receipts for their cost and the proof she took these items. It won't fly. They probably have a fixed amount that is missing in items, they have caught others and trying to pin the rest of the missing money on your daughter. Was your daughter caught on a security camera taking items? If they don't know what she took, then I don't see why they can ask you to pay for anything. Sorry, I think you might get a better answer from a legal attorney.
2007-11-19 17:27:33 · answer #2 · answered by Career Advice 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they want to get any money from her, they have to sue her. They can't just tell her she owes it and expect her to pay.
Are they doing this as a way for you to avoid prosecution? If so, I'd probably have her "find" all the stuff. I bet a bunch of her friends got some new clothes from her recently.
In any case, she might have to work and earn what she owes. It sounds like it will be a very good lesson for her.
2007-11-19 15:21:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get an attorney fast. Sounds like a felony charge to me.
2007-11-19 15:17:56 · answer #4 · answered by spartangold1983 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. what are you doing about your daughter's problem with stealing?
2. why aren't you just thankful they are not pressing charges?
3. make the girl work to pay off the difference.
i really have a hard time beliving that you see your daughter and you as a victim in this.
what is not right is that your daughter stole.
sorry, my humble opinion
2007-11-19 15:19:40 · answer #5 · answered by Sufi 7 · 6⤊ 1⤋
What dos'nt seem right to you? The other people stole less. Shes lucky to have been given the option to return the goods.
2007-11-19 15:19:23 · answer #6 · answered by goatslunch 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What doesn't seem right to you? The $8,000 and $1,400 ?
And the fact that your daughter is a thief is OK with you and seems right...
2007-11-19 15:25:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I WAS A MANAGER AT A FAST-FOOD RESTAURANT AND I THINK THEY WERE TRYING TO GET RID OF ME ANYWAY BECAUSE I TOLD THEM THAT ALL THE THINGS THAT I WAS DOING THAT I NEEDED A RAISE THEY FIRED ME THE NEXT WEEK OVER A SMALL FRY AND THEY SAID THAT THEY WOULD CALL THE POLICE ON ME I PAYED THEM 50 DOLLARS FOR A FRY I DIDN'T GIVE AWAY AND STILL LOST MY JOB SO TELL HER REGARDLESS OF WHAT SHE DO THEY WILL TRY TO MESS OVER YOUR CHILD SO GET A LAWYER BECAUSE IF THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT SHE TOOK HOW CAN THEY PROVE IT
2007-11-19 15:25:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Tell them it was the first time she ever did this, unless it's on camera. Then I don't know. Deny, deny, deny. That's all I can say.
2007-11-19 15:17:42 · answer #9 · answered by <3 I LOVE MICHAEL <3 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
that will only work out to a day or two in jail. nbd
2007-11-19 15:19:26 · answer #10 · answered by sdh0407 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋