Los Angeles, CA asked in Social Security and Criminal Law for Arizona

Q: I am the payee for my moms social security. I used money to stay off streets when homeless. SS found out.

Social security left mesg. Wanting to talk to me cause they are investigating this. The want me to call. Im scared.

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1 Lawyer Answer
K. Bryan Goodman
K. Bryan Goodman
Answered
  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Licensed in Arizona

A: The most important piece of advice in this situation is not to speak with the investigators without an attorney present. Do not think you can simply explain the situation or talk your way out of it. That will not happen. Best of luck!

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