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Also, it all depends on what was actually seen. Only because you had a bottle, that does not mean that it was not your own. Or, if your story is true, you may have 1) proof that you got a prescription from the doctor before the alleged theft; 2) the possibility to have your doctor say so, and 3) proof that you bought it (that, too, before, not after).
I'm curious. Was this a narcotic?
It sounds like Lithium, used for bi-polar disorders. A lot of Wal-Mart prescriptions are $4. It's a real stain for the pharma industry because they (Pharma) can't put high-quality generic ndrugs on the market anymore. A relative takes a generic and they can take the Target generic $12, but not the $4 Wal-Mart generic. ...it's all about the fillers. There is a company in Inida that can produce generic formularies for about 1/3 what an Northam American facily can produce it for in the States or Canada. For the most part the only difference is the filler used to create the pill.
Trust me when I said that if LP actually HAD a tape showing you committing the crime they WOULD have shown it to you and asked you to sign a confession right there. LP is allowed to lie to you just as a police officer is allowed to lie to you (Supreme Court ruling). Don't believe a word they say and get a good criminal defense attorney. After you are acquitted (found not guilty), get an employment attorney and stick it to Wal-Mart.
Well, a year later and things are slowly moving along. The tape finally surfaced and did not show me taking anything proving what I had been telling the whole time was the truth, however, the state still wanted to move forward. I have no idea why. In order to save time and money, I entered a 2nd chance program, paid $300 and called someone every 2 weeks. This program was supposed to last 6 months, but the judge dismissed my case after 5 weeks-no evidence. It then took several more months and a lot of money to have my records sealed/expunged, but worth it because I don't have to worry about my professional license anymore. The district manager has since been tranferred to a different district and the person who lied about the situation still works there. I have been through hell and back for more than a year now because of her lie. I saw the tape. I never even touched my pocket. Now what do I do? I want to sue my former employer for all that happened and the emotional pain that it has caused me and still causes me when I see someone who saw me get arrested and put in the police car. What do I do now? Where do I go? My lawyer was great, but she is in a small firm and they're "afraid" of taking on the big W company.
wow, i am so sorry to hear that. i am experiencing the similiar problem. I am a pharmacy tech, still working on my Pharm D in college. I was wrongfully accused for theft by a major pharmacutical retail store. I went to an attorney coz i can't go any further by myself.
I am just wondering if there any other reason that company might want to dismiss you. If there is one, you might want to mention that on the court, that will help your case. I been in retails for many years, LP or HR those people sometimes do that to screw over somebody they think are "problem employee".
wish all the best.