Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

statute of limitations post fraud conviction?

In 1987 my doctor was convicted of 10 counts of Medicare fraud and 7 counts of mail fraud for an amount totalling $3,101.24. He paid restitution and fulfilled all requirementsw in regard to his case. My Worker's Comp atty. refuses to introduce any testimony from my doctor because of this, saying it will sink my case. Is there any kind of statute of limitations that would prevent his conviction from being introduced in my WC case?


Asked on 5/21/04, 2:40 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Re: statute of limitations post fraud conviction?

There is no formal time limit, but because the conviction was for a felony involving moral turpitude I think the evidence would be allowed in to attack his credibility. The evidence would probably not be admissible against him if he were the one on trial, but since he is merely a witness here I believe it will be admitted.

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Answered on 5/21/04, 3:18 pm


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