If I comittedtimesheet fraud, will I go to jail if it’s my first offense?
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If I comittedtimesheet fraud, will I go to jail if it’s my first offense?
The deptartment that I work for has me being investigated by the police for fraud. I have met with the police twice now and the second time that I spoke to them I told them that I would pay the $6000 that they said I defrauded. I told them that I would leave the deptartment and return everything immediately. Plus, I am out on workman’s comp for a knee injury that happened on the job. I need to know if they will file charges even though I have offered and have the means to pay the money back? My fiance has brain cancer and I am a single mom of 4 children.
Asked on October 19, 2010 under Criminal Law, Wisconsin
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
You need to seek legal help as soon as you can. Making restitution - which is your paying back the money - is what the court would have you do in addition to the sentence that they could impose under the law and/or probation. It is really up to your employer as to filing the charges and making out the criminal complaint. But they have that option here despite your offer to pay back the money. If you have an attorney then you have someone who can help ease the situation and who can try and negotiate a deal and ask for leniency from the court because of your situation. If you can not afford an attorney do not wait until one is appointed when and if you are arrested. Go and speak with legal aid or any pro bono (free) legal services. Good luck.
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