Q: Im being charged with edd fraud but I returned the money as soon as I received it. Can I still be charged?
A: You can be charged if there is evidence suggesting you probably committed or attempted to commit fraud. Changing your mind about it afterward may be relevant to punishment, but probably not to guilt. Talk to a lawyer before speaking to law enforcement. Good luck.
Joseph Abrams agrees with this answer
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more info is necessary.
the exact facts will control.......did you change your mind.
cases like this should probably not be discussed on line. You never know who is going to read it and whether what you say can be used against you.
contact a local criminal lawyer for guidance.
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