Welfare Fraud

Lying to get public benefits like CalFresh or CalWORKs.

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 gave false info or hid facts
2. 2To get benefits

Possible punishment

$950 or less: up to 6 months. More: up to 3 years.