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summer09
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Hi,
I am looking for a little advice.
I am under investigation for living with my partner whilst claiming benefits, wrong I know but we literally had no choice, heavy debts, partner(builder) laid off.
I am not looking for any judgements from others, lets face it if I get done, then I will be judged (professionally speaking) and will have to face my punishment.
My partner looks like he may be able to get a job at the end of summer, and I will have been claiming lone parents and rent allowance (albeit wrongly for approx 1 year).
Does anybody know in this climate if they will throw the book at me (eg take me to court, throw me in jail) or will I as a first time offender (and last!) and take this into consideration and will I be able to pay off the benefits I was not entitled to.
I have read some posts on this forum and I am really not interested in anybody slating or slagging me I have done wrong, we as a family have it it tough (like many others I know) but really want to put this right and I am worried that if I am prosecuted I will end up in jail, and what this will do for my family.
Looking for helpful advice only.
I am looking for a little advice.
I am under investigation for living with my partner whilst claiming benefits, wrong I know but we literally had no choice, heavy debts, partner(builder) laid off.
I am not looking for any judgements from others, lets face it if I get done, then I will be judged (professionally speaking) and will have to face my punishment.
My partner looks like he may be able to get a job at the end of summer, and I will have been claiming lone parents and rent allowance (albeit wrongly for approx 1 year).
Does anybody know in this climate if they will throw the book at me (eg take me to court, throw me in jail) or will I as a first time offender (and last!) and take this into consideration and will I be able to pay off the benefits I was not entitled to.
I have read some posts on this forum and I am really not interested in anybody slating or slagging me I have done wrong, we as a family have it it tough (like many others I know) but really want to put this right and I am worried that if I am prosecuted I will end up in jail, and what this will do for my family.
Looking for helpful advice only.