How to Deal With Being Accused of Theft 

If you have been accused of theft by an employer, a relative, a friend or anyone for that matter, it can be highly distressing and come as a huge blow. With this in mind, no doubt your first reaction may be that of anger and even defensiveness. This is completely understandable under the circumstances, nevertheless, you must stay calm and think rationally.

There are lots of things that can be done to deal with an accusation of this nature. Taking this into consideration, we outline to you some helpful steps to take if you find yourself in these shoes.

Keep hold of any evidence

Before anything else, you need to keep a clear head and try and recall if you have any evidence. If you do, be sure to preserve it. It might sound silly, but even the most simple thing such as a video on your phone, a photo, text messages or items of clothing that carry some evidence against the crime that you have been accused of might help with your defence.

Try not to take things into your own hands

The very last thing you want to do is attempt to solve this issue yourself. You might try and do this by directly speaking with the individual or organisation that has accused you. This is a bad idea. The best thing you can do is stay away from the accuser and let a trained solicitor deal with any communication.

Seek legal guidance

As previously mentioned, if you are facing a serious charge, you will certainly benefit from seeking guidance from a solicitor who works in employment law. You shouldn’t speak to anyone about your accusations until you have spoken with a specialist criminal defence solicitor who will be able to offer guidance on the next steps you need to take. If you contact a solicitor as soon as possible, they will be able to calmly talk you through the necessary measures.

From stealing something in the street to embezzlement on a corporate level, the accusation of theft can leave your prospects in tatters. Once trust is broken, it is very difficult to regain. Lefevre Litigation has experience representing many corporate clients from accusations of theft. To find out more about our legal services, please visit our website or contact us today, we’d be delighted to help with any enquiries you may have.