View Full Version : Statute of limitations of welfare fraud & I.D. Theft in NY.
betw
Feb 19, 2009, 05:55 AM
In 1996 I applied for welfare using a fake ID. My application was flagged because I was finger imaged and found to be already in the system. Case was denied. 13 years later I applied under my own name and got referred to the fraud unit. Am I facing criminal charges from the 1996 attempt? Like forgery, fraud, Identity theft? Or has the statute of limitations removed these options?
excon
Feb 19, 2009, 06:07 AM
Am I facing criminal charges from the 1996 attempt? Like forgery, fraud, Identity theft? Or has the statute of limitations removed these options?Hello b:
I think you're safe.
excon
Fr_Chuck
Feb 19, 2009, 06:33 AM
I believe the SOL for criminal charges are past but they may deny you future benefits anyway.
JudyKayTee
Feb 19, 2009, 01:35 PM
In NY you can be permanently denied if you have committed or attempted to commit a fraud. I would guess that's the situation here.
Usually the permanent denial is in exchange for not prosecuting.