Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida
I was recently given an item as compensation for my work by management of an establishment. The owner of the establishment (different person) contacted afterward claiming I stole it. What do I do?
Asked on 8/19/09, 8:37 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Richard Hornsby
Richard E. Hornsby, P.A.
Start writing down who could verify it was given to you as a gift. Because even though something was given to you; you must have had a reasonable expectation that the person was authorized to do so. Otherwise the argument could be made that you took it knowing you had no legitimate right to the item.
Answered on 8/20/09, 1:38 am
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