Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

I worked for a restaurant in FL up until about 2 weeks ago (and have sinced moved to NY). About 2 weeks prior to my leaving, $3300 in bank deposits went missing. No one came forward and the 4 managers (incl. myself) were asked to take polygraphs. I was informed the day before moving to NY that I was being deceptive and I could choose to repay the money or the sherriff would be called. I signed a handwritten agreement that I would pay, but inserted my own caveat that I was doing so based on my move and that I fully maintained by innocence. I was told that my remaining wages would be held and the balance was due in 30 days. If I choose not to pay the remaining balance being that the only evidence against me is the polygraph, do they have a criminal case?


Asked on 9/16/10, 11:43 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Mario Musil The Musil Law Firm

Technically, a polygraph can not be used against you in trial, but it may be used in deciding whether or not to file charges against you. You could potentially be charged with a Felony based on the facts that you have described here, whether or not they could prove it in court is a separate issue.

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Answered on 9/21/10, 12:39 pm


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