Theft bullying for payment

[Volvo]

My old job called me 3 days after termination and said that they were missing 3 destroyed aluminum rims for tractor trailers and I admitted to taking only one and now they are saying that I need to pay for all 3 new rims at the amount of $1,500 or they are going to call the police and swear out a warrant for felonious theft. What can I do?

 

[Proserpina]

You admitted to taking one - they won't find it too difficult to convince the court that you took all three.

With that said, you shouldn't be threatened like that - it's actually extortion for them to demand money in exchange for not calling the police.

You might want to speak with an attorney before you do anything - $200 for a consult is much easier to swallow than $1500.

 

[army judge]

My old job called me 3 days after termination and said that they were missing 3 destroyed aluminum rims for tractor trailers and I admitted to taking only one and now they are saying that I need to pay for all 3 new rims at the amount of $1,500 or they are going to call the police and swear out a warrant for felonious theft. What can I do?

It may not help you in your current circumstances, but I'll say it anyway.
Never ever admit to doing anything.
Watch any documentary crime show (The First 48 is a good example), and you'll see why admitting to ANYTHING is not a good way to remain a FREE person.
An even better thing to stay a FREE PERSON is never, ever break any laws.
If anyone asks you anything, simply say, I'm sorry, but I have nothing to say.
If the police do come a calling, when they ask, simply say I'd like to speak to an attorney.
Then, no matter what happens, say nothing except name, address, date of birth, and keep asking for a lawyer.
You'll never talk yourself out of jail, only into jail.

 

[mightymoose]

I'm sure you never said any such thing, and that you certainly wouldn't say as much if police ever came asking questions.

 

[mightymoose]

With that said, you shouldn't be threatened like that - it's actually extortion for them to demand money in exchange for not calling the police.

That is the very essence of civil demand laws and why they are so silly. The legal process should not be short-circuited by demands for money and fears of higher costs for the opportunity to be heard in court.