I went through a bad spell about a year and a half ago. i was laid off my job making 27 an hr. when i got a new job it was only 13 an hr. i know it was wrong but i kept pulling unemployment to make all the bills. now a year and a half later they want to meet with me. they found out. what should i expect and what will happen to me? . i have never been in trouble with the law before so im a little frightened.
2007-12-01 16:28:37 · 11 answers · asked by jazz 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If we had free health insurance in this country you wouldn't be having this problem! ~~~I know random...You'll have to pay it back.
2007-12-01 16:58:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Being in this field, I will tell you what you will expect. Depending on how much money you have "taken" cause this is what they consider it, you could be charged with unemployment fraud. But, depending on the state, you might just have to pay it back. There are other possibilities, like community service etc, but you will most definantly have to pay it back. They will also want to know why. So if you want to tell them the truth so be it, and if you dont better stick to that story. They work with the government so try not to dig yourself a deeper hole. Im not trying to scare you, just letting you know the basics. Personally you really couldnt be making that much from unemployment if you were still struggling to make bills so it should be simply paid off. Best of luck to you. Dont get too stressed over the situation, just deal with it. A year from now it will be forgotten.
2007-12-01 16:36:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
you committed fraud.
it is people like you who take advantage of government services that make it hard for those who really need help.
you will have to pay back the overage and can be prosecuted.
sorry you had to take a lower paying job but a lot of us have had to do that the last few years. hopefully they will set up a payment schedule that will work for you and i hope you never have to go through this again.
2007-12-01 16:44:24 · answer #3 · answered by michr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They will probable ask for their money back. Than take you to court and garnish you wages until it is paid back.... thats with interest of course.
They will want to charge you with fraud, depending on how much will determine the degree and how much of an active roll you took in doing so.
2007-12-01 16:37:21 · answer #4 · answered by Andrew 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will be given a bill and told how long you have to pay it back. If you don't, they will prosecute you and you COULD go to jail. You committed a crime (fraud), which is punishable by jail time. They would rather get the money back, though.
2007-12-01 16:33:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You never know, they may just want to talk to you to see why your still drawing it. But if the did find out, at the very least you will have to pay them back.
2007-12-01 16:32:24 · answer #6 · answered by Gordon S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
consult a lawyer you could be in Big Trouble. You will have tol pay the $back and you may have to do jail time. (weekends)
2007-12-01 16:41:07 · answer #7 · answered by littlerascal711 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are going to have to pay it back, and you might have fines. I know when I appealed, I was provided a lawyer. You might look at getting one.
2007-12-01 16:36:36 · answer #8 · answered by Cyryen 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Meet with your former employer and mend the strained relationship to have a better job.
2007-12-01 16:32:59 · answer #9 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Consult a lawyer. They should be able to assist you better and find some way where you will receive minimal to no punishment.
2007-12-01 16:36:35 · answer #10 · answered by dollmaker_extraordinaire 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋