Legal Question in Workers Comp in California

Re: volunteer time when on an Off work order

The first thing you need to do is find an attorney who can defend the criminal case; these prosecutions are fairly common in the Bay Area, a lot of them are brought in Contra Costa County, known as a conservative place, and a lot of the prosecutions have no merit. But you NEED to take this very seriously. If you are in the

Re: volunteer time when on an Off work order

The first thing you need to do is find an attorney who can defend the criminal case; these prosecutions are fairly common in the Bay Area, a lot of them are brought in Contra Costa County, known as a conservative place, and a lot of the prosecutions have no merit. But you NEED to take this very seriously. If you are in the Bay Area, feel free to call me at 415-522-5200.

Criminal Defense

If you are being charged with a crime by the DA, then you have a right to an attorney paid for by the state. Most counties have a Public Defender. You should contact the PD office immediately and request representation and discovery as to who prompted the DA to file charges. The DA will not prosecute unless a formal complaint is made. So request that discovery. Additionally, go over the allegations with a good civil attorney, as charging someone with fraud is defamation per se.

Note, however, that I am concerned, for you have admitted that you "worked." It does not matter who you were working for, or why. I suppose the real issue is whether you were collecting Temporary Disability at the same time.

I hope this helps put you on the right path.