falsely accused of stealing

[vanmtz]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Texas

I was falsely accused of stealing and terminated. My manager told me to leave the premises because she was calling the police. I was told by an ex-coworker that they would do a complete investigation, but how long will it take for the company or police to contact me? Will I be arrested because of her police report?

 

[cbg]

There is no possible way for us to know either how long the investigation will take, or what action the police will take when it is done. For all we know the investigation will clear you completely.

 

[vanmtz]

ok

So there in no need to look for a lawyer just yet?

 

[GonzoFL]

If you have been falsely accused,the police shouldn't find any evidence to the contrary.

 

[eerelations]

If the police charge you then you call a lawyer. There's no law that says you can't call one now, however, it might be a bit of a waste of money to be paying a lawyer when you haven't been charged with anything yet.

 

[tranquility]

What an attorney will tell you is to remain silent. Don't give a statement. Don't talk with the police without an attorney present. Get it? They'll tell you they just want to clear things up. They may be sympathetic. They may get tough and threaten to arrest you then and there, but, don't talk.

Give your identifying information (required at booking) and cooperate with all orders. But, don't say anything.