WHITE COLLAR & FRAUD LAW — CALIFORNIA
Welfare Fraud in California — WIC §10980
Welfare fraud under WIC §10980 covers false statements or concealment to obtain CalWORKs, CalFresh, MediCal, or other public benefits. It is a wobbler with restitution, jail, and loss of benefits.
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Welfare Fraud California — At a Glance
- Law / Code
- WIC §10980
- Classification
- Wobbler — Misdemeanor or Felony
- Maximum Penalty
- Up to 1 year jail (misd.) / 16 months–3 years prison (felony)
- Probation Eligible
- Yes
- Strike Offense
- No
- Related Codes
- WIC §10980PC §484PC §532PC §487
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