How to Handle An Accusation of Theft
Being accused of theft can have a devastating impact on both your professional and personal reputation. Whether you’ve been accused of stealing from a store or corporate embezzlement, crimes involving theft can have a very serious effect on your life.
It’s important to act quickly, but it’s likely that you’ll be feeling confused and worried about your future prospects. If you’ve been accused of theft and are wondering what to do next, read on for our handy guide.
Your first step should always be to seek professional legal help and advice from a solicitor. Look for a team that specialises in theft accusations and don’t take any further action until you’ve had your first appointment. It’s important to act quickly to help preserve your reputation, so call a solicitor before you do anything else.
Employees can be fired for gross misconduct if they’ve been found stealing, but what if you’ve been falsely accused? If you’ve lost your job due to accusations of theft, it can help to know your rights and whether you have a case for unfair dismissal.
A professional solicitor can explain your rights to you and help you build a case if necessary. This could be in the form of an appeal to your employer or submitting a claim of unfair dismissal to the Employer Tribunal.
Once you’ve had an appointment with a solicitor, you can start to gather any physical evidence that might help with your defense. This could include documents, photographs, text messages, emails, receipts or GPS data. You should also make a list of any potential witnesses who will be able to corroborate your version of events or provide eyewitness testimonies.
If you’ve been accused of theft and need professional legal advice, get in touch with the experts at Lefevre Litigation. We’re fully equipped to handle a variety of cases and have represented many white collar and corporate clients accused of theft or embezzlement. Your first point of action should be arranging an appointment with the professionals, so give us a call today or contact us online to book an appointment.
