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i worked for a car dealer and was receiving spiff payments from a supplier every quarter that they gave to me in checks. i did not ask for the spiff program . i have since left to start my own business. recently i received a letter from the ada that they were subpoenaing my financial records. 3 weeks later i received the same letter again. have i broke the law. my employer had no policy against spiffs and all employees receive some kind of spiff from suppliers ranging from cash to checks to gifts. the letters from the ada was a forwarded copy to me with copies going to the clerk of court
Asked on May 19, 2009 under Criminal Law, Virginia
Answers:
B. B., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
You need to take the letter to a criminal defense attorney in your area, who will explain what you must do to comply with the subpoena, if that is what it is, and advise you on your rights and the possible charges against you. You cannot disobey the subpoena without risking jail and a fine. One place that you can find the lawyer you need is our website, http://attorneypages.com
Spiffs are a fairly common form of promotion, and I would hope you will be able to get this sorted out without too much trouble. But you must take this very seriously, if the district attorney is involved.
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