Fired for theft

[Kg562]

Jurisdiction

Arkansas

So a month ago i went to go take my check out of my debit card. My employer paid me thru a debit card and i would go to a cash register to unload my money. So that day i went to unload 850.00 out of my debit card and left the store with my money. As i got home i wanted to see how much was left in my card. I called a 1800 number and a automated machine tell u ur balance. My balance was 1,700.00. I was sirprised and when back to unload the money. I wondered where the money came from but at this time i had spent the money and the cashier accidentally loaded my card instead of unloading. But i wasnt sure what to do so i didnt say anything. A month later i get fired for theft and i don't know what to do because they said it was a felony what should i do ..was it my fault?

 

[shrinkmaster]

You "knew" this money should not be there yet you kept it. I advise you seek the advice of a local Attorney

 

[cbg]

It is not your fault that the cashier made a mistake. It is your fault that you did not report it.

And yes, keeping money that you knew you were not entitled to is called theft.

 

[Betty3]

Yes, it was your fault for not reporting the mistake. Your employer certainly had the right to fire you. If they press charges for theft, you will definitely want to get a lawyer.