i am facing prosecution in the uk for overclaiming working tax credits by not notifying of a change in circumstances ie my partner living with me, what do you think the likely outcome will be in court, i am 31 have a responsible job, a child, never been in trouble in my life and am not a dishonest person. i am able to repay the money back to the inland revenue as in full time employment. Will i go to prison???
Jzd can you help me with advice?
I very much doubt that you will go to prison. It will depend on many things but if you repay the money and it is your first offence you should be OK.
See a solicitor for advice ( the first 30Min%26#039;s is usually free)
They deal with lots of cases and can usually predict the out come of a case before it goes to court !!!!
Jzd can you help me with advice?
I would doubt very much you will go to prison! I use to work for a local authority prosecuting overpayment of benefits and in my experience, it is most likely that they will give you a compensation order to pay back the amount of the overpayment. You may get a probation order as well or perhaps have to do some community service, but I think it is more likely you will get a fine and a slap on the wrist.
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