Lawyer for Social Welfare Fraud

Whether it's BAföG, pensions, or Hartz IV: cases are repeatedly heard in court where individuals defraud the state of social benefits. For instance, false income information is provided for BAföG notices, or changes are not reported even though the person has long since returned to employment. As a result, benefits are still received that are no longer due. However, in recent years, the state has been increasingly rigorous in prosecuting these seemingly minor offenses and punishes social fraud with severe penalties.

Social welfare fraud falls under the criminal offense of general fraud

The specific offense of "social welfare fraud" is not explicitly defined in law; it falls under the general criminal offense of fraud. Fraudulent activities are often uncovered through data matching between different authorities.

It is advisable for benefit recipients to seek legal counsel from a lawyer early on when requested to provide a statement. As criminal defense lawyers in Nuremberg, we examine whether an attempted fraud has occurred and what options are available to you.

Whether it's BAföG, pensions, or Hartz IV: cases are repeatedly heard in court where individuals defraud the state of social benefits. For instance, false income information is provided for BAföG notices, or changes are not reported even though the person has long since returned to employment. As a result, benefits are still received that are no longer due. However, in recent years, the state has been increasingly rigorous in prosecuting these seemingly minor offenses and punishes social fraud with severe penalties.

Social welfare fraud falls under the criminal offense of general fraud

The specific offense of "social welfare fraud" is not explicitly defined in law; it falls under the general criminal offense of fraud. Fraudulent activities are often uncovered through data matching between different authorities.

It is advisable for benefit recipients to seek legal counsel from a lawyer early on when requested to provide a statement. As criminal defense lawyers in Nuremberg, we examine whether an attempted fraud has occurred and what options are available to you.

• Have repayment claims been made against you by an authority?
• Have criminal proceedings been initiated against you for social welfare fraud?
• Has the court admitted the public prosecutor's indictment against you on suspicion of social welfare fraud?

Process and Support for Legal Representation

• Initial consultation including discussion of your conduct during the ongoing investigation.
• Access to Files (only possible through a lawyer! Under current law, you yourself do not have the right to access files!)
• In-depth consultation phase after reviewing the files, with the definition of objectives.

Goals and Prospects of Success in Social Welfare Fraud Cases

• Determination of the defense strategy
• Case dismissal (possibly with conditions) or acquittal
• Sentence reduction

Time Commitment and Duration of Proceedings

• The duration of criminal proceedings is largely determined by the investigative authorities and the court

Costs and Fees

• The costs for an initial consultation for consumers are limited to EUR 190.00 plus VAT. During the consultation, any further fees for additional services will be outlined and explained.
• Typically, a fee agreement is made for the individual stages of the proceedings, especially in cases where the scope, complexity, and significance for the affected person require more extensive involvement from the lawyer – naturally, taking into account the client's financial capabilities.