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Will she go to jail?

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spring79 · 07/04/2011 12:10

I know someone who has received a court summons for JSA benefit fraud. Basically she underestimated dp's savings on the form. All the money has been repaid. I am told it was about 20k although that seems high to me so I am assuming it included a penalty. They have not been living a high life.
She is in a real state. Her mum has just past away and lost another close family member died last year.
Also what advice shoul I give her?

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Collaborate · 07/04/2011 12:38

She'll have a solicitor that can give her the legal advice.

thebestisyettocome · 07/04/2011 12:44

If all the money has been repaid that is a huge mitigating feature.

stealthcat · 07/04/2011 12:47

Her solicitor should be able to give her a clear idea of what the options are in her case.

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spring79 · 07/04/2011 13:06

Thank you Would she qualify for any help with legal costs?

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Collaborate · 07/04/2011 13:16

Yes, and she'll be aware of this already. As there is a chance she'll go to prison, she'll qualify for legal aid.

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spring79 · 07/04/2011 13:20

Thank you for that collaborate. She didn't think she would qualify and I didn't know.

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mysteryfairy · 07/04/2011 21:46

CPS sentencing guidelines here

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