Offence
Dishonestly make a false statement / representation to obtain a benefit / advantage / payment
How often this offence appears in the published court listings for England and Wales, which courts list it most and where to read the official sentencing guideline.
- Hearings listed
- 4
- Courts listing it
- 4
- Heard in
- Magistrates' Court (4)
- Official offence code
- SS92050
- The law
- Contrary to section 111A(1)(a) and (3) of the Social Security Administration Act 1992.
- Where it can be tried
- Magistrates' court or Crown Court
- Can lead to prison
- Yes