Q: How to respond to detective calling me about ex employer who I worked for under the table accusing me of check fraud?
Worked under the table for an elderly lady for three months. Rate of pay was a verbal agreement depending on the task and her mood . Sometimes she paid at end of day sometimes weekly . she paid two times with cash $50 and $40 and 3 times with a check each for $100. stopped working for her and then 3 months down the line a detective left a message on voicemail re: the lady Said checks were stolen and cashed when they were really given as pay for work done. I assume she reported them as stolen because she is bitter stopped working for her. What protection against these allegations are there? Have a log of all hours and days worked but every other agreement was verbal . What protection if it’s he said she said ?
A: Your only protection is to hire a good lawyer. In a he said she said case the judge will determine who is more credible. If you have any past record or even look shady that could sway the judge to go against you and find that you were guilty. Do not talk to the police until you speak with a lawyer and most lawyers I am sure will tell you not to speak to the detective but to refer his question to them.
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