There is one more issue we need to discuss if you are asked to be interviewed regarding a white-collar or missing funds situation at your place of employment (even if you did not have anything to do with it) - will you be placed under oath when giving testimony?
There is a vast difference between being asked questions informally and being asked questions while placed under oath. The difference is obvious - once you are placed under oath you will have sworn to tell "the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth." If you violate this standard and willfully give false information, not only can this subject you to civil penalties (and the possible loss of employment), it can also subject you to possible criminal prosecution (depending on the severity of the mis-statement, the investigation that is proceeding and if the investigation is being pursued by Federal or local authorities and/or if the results of the investigation will be turned over to the authorities for possible prosecution).
It goes without saying, therefore, that if you are asked to give testimony under oath, it is generally a very good idea to speak with an attorney before giving such testimony.
There is a vast difference between being asked questions informally and being asked questions while placed under oath. The difference is obvious - once you are placed under oath you will have sworn to tell "the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth." If you violate this standard and willfully give false information, not only can this subject you to civil penalties (and the possible loss of employment), it can also subject you to possible criminal prosecution (depending on the severity of the mis-statement, the investigation that is proceeding and if the investigation is being pursued by Federal or local authorities and/or if the results of the investigation will be turned over to the authorities for possible prosecution).
It goes without saying, therefore, that if you are asked to give testimony under oath, it is generally a very good idea to speak with an attorney before giving such testimony.
NOTE: THE INFORMATION IN THIS BLOG IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE NOR
IS IT INTENDED TO BE LEGAL ADVICE. IF
THE READER HAS ANY LEGAL QUESTIONS, PLEASE REFER TO AN ATTORNEY.
Have a great and fraud-free day.
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