QUESTION
What should I do when accused of stealing a wallet?
Asked on Mar 16th, 2016 on Criminal Law - Pennsylvania
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I work in a hotel, and 2 weeks ago I was accused of stealing a wallet with $60 in it. The guest claimed the wallet was turned in first by a boy, then a girl, and a third time may have been turned in to the attached bar. We do not have security cameras. They filed a report with local police, and today I have an appointment to give my side of what happened, which isn't much because a wallet wasn't turned in. What would be the best course of action?
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Normally, we attorneys advise not to speak with police as you have no obligation or duty to do so when you are as suspect, as you are here. Most people who talk to the police end up giving them the missing information and in effect convict themselves. If you are truly innocent and feel you must do it, go ahead. However, the general advice from lawyers is, do not.
Answered on Apr 13th, 2016 at 9:44 AM
William R. Pelger, Attorney Munhall, Pennsylvania 412-461-1900