Los Angeles, CA asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for California

Q: Hi I just wanted to know if I’d arrested by someone pressing charges ? My boss is accusing me for stealing 1,600 dollats

I am 18 with a clean record and I did not steal the money it seems they don’t have clear evidence just me buying lottery tickets and winning the money. I work at a gas station.

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David Stephen Kestenbaum
David Stephen Kestenbaum
Answered
  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Van Nuys, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: You need to retain an experienced criminal defense attorney now to try to prevent charges from being filed against you. They must have video that they showed the police before you were arrested.

Good luck!

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