Indiana’s welfare program used to be called Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC), but was replaced with a program called Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). This program is run by Indiana’s Family and Social Services Administration, whose also direct several other types of public assistance programs. Welfare is a state-organized public relief system that provides paid benefits for those in need of attaining economic self-sufficiency. An individual’s eligibility for government financial aid is based upon several factors, including age, disability, marital status, employment, income, and more. But anyone who tries to deceive the government about their need or entitlement to welfare is an act of welfare fraud. Welfare fraud is generally investigated and prosecuted as theft, and punishable as a Level 6 Felony in Indiana.

If you are under investigation for public assistance fraud, or have already been charged, it is vital to your future to call criminal defense attorney, David E. Lewis, for tough and aggressive representation. He will develop a strong and impactful defense based on your specific circumstance, challenge all the evidence brought against you, and resolve your case in a way that is the most favorable for you. Call his office at 317-636-7514 and SCHEDULE A FREE CONSULTATION to evaluate your case and learn your rights.