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WobblerCalifornia · Penal Code § 550

Insurance Fraud

Lying to an insurance company to get paid.

Can be charged as a felony OR a misdemeanor.

What the prosecutor must prove

They must prove every one of these. If one is missing, you should not be found guilty.

  1. 1You made a false claim
  2. 2You knew it was false
  3. 3You meant to cheat

Possible punishment

Up to 1 year, or 2, 3, or 5 years.