Can I be held criminally liable and serve jail time regarding my falsifying me resume?
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Can I be held criminally liable and serve jail time regarding my falsifying me resume?
I got a job working as a football coach for a high school but I lied on my resume and application by stating that I had high school coaching experience when I did not. The school has now found out and is threatening me with legal action. I did not lie about degrees or schooling just experience. Besides losing my job what other legal consequences can I face? Could I face jail time for this?
Asked on January 29, 2019 under Criminal Law, California
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
Yes, you could potentially face jail time, as well as being sued by the school to recover any amounts (e.g. salary) they paid you. You obtained the school's money through fraud--by lying about your qualifications. Obtain money through fraud is essentially a form of theft, which is why you could face both criminal and civil liability.
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