Providing untrue information may seem harmless, but if you do so with the intent to receive money or other benefits, you might end up before a judge for false claims against the government in Oklahoma.
If you’re facing a charge of false claims against the government in Oklahoma, an experienced Wagoner criminal defense attorney can help navigate the complexities of your legal defense.
About False Claims Against the Government in Oklahoma
In Wagoner, Oklahoma, it is illegal for someone to knowingly make a false, fictitious or fraudulent claim for payment of public funds, such as welfare.
Anyone accused of false claims against the government in Oklahoma can face a felony conviction, two years in prison, and up to $10,000 in fines. Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 358a
It is also illegal for anyone seeking employment with the state to intentionally make a materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation on an employment application.
Anyone found guilty of such false claims against the government in Oklahoma will face a misdemeanor conviction, up to one year in prison and up to $1,000 in fines.
For either crime, “false” means documents wholly or partly fabricated or materially altered.
“Fictitious” means imaginatively created past facts.
“Fraudulent” means a false suggestion of facts or the suppression of the truth brought about through trick, false appearance, or through any other unfair way in order to cheat.
Initial Strategy Session: Wagoner Criminal Defense Attorney
A conviction of false, fictitious or fraudulent claims against the state can carry lengthy prison sentences and fines.
If you or someone you know is faced with this charge, please contact a Wagoner criminal defense attorney to discuss your available legal options.
Simply call our team at 918-485-0335 for a initial and confidential consultation.
