Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

I recently applied with social services for food stamps. After being approved for food stamps i obtained a job soon after. I made a mistake in not telling my social worker that i had found a job and was working. I want to know what i have to explain to my social worker that it wasn't my intention to not provide my work information to her. I have never been on social services or received food stamps my entire life i understand i may have committed fraud but would like to explain to my social worker that i made a bad mistake and am not trying to get in trouble even though i may have broken the law. Is there any advice that you can help me with for this problem. Is there anything i should explain to her when i talk to her to explain my mistake?

Asked on 10/17/11, 11:11 am

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Stuart Austin Austin Law Associates, PC

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Please realize that you may be admitting a crime. You should contact a lawyer for the specific course you need to take. Also, you should be prepared to reimburse any monies you may not have been entitled to. Good Luck

Answered on 10/17/11, 11:25 am

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peter bark bark & karpf

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It all depends on how long ago you got the job and the value of the government services you received. If fairly recent and it involves a small amount, probably you would only be required to pay back the benefits you received. Give this information to a lawyer.

Peter Bark- [email protected]

Answered on 10/17/11, 2:42 pm

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