What was the outcome then??

I hope so...I just want Monday to come fast so I can speak to a solicitor...

Hi Antone, The figures above is the total I claimed and the total I paid back...I'm hoping that the fact that I admitted to the fraud may place me in a slightly better position but I'm really worried and scared that I may receive a custodial sentence...!

I'm not sure...I had an interview where they presented all the evidence and I admitted to it as soon as they showed it...

Hi, This morning I received court summons for me to attend the Magistrates Court next month. I have been charged for committing benefit fraud as I claimed £1,234 (between 12/08/08-14/03/2009) and a further £13,635 (between 06/06/2009-07/06/2012) as I failed to disclose some savings that I had….To be honest I don’t know why I did it, greed I suppose… However, when the department wrote to me informing that I had been overpaid, I repaid the total amount back to them asap. I was under the impression that if this happened, the matter would end…However, I am now being prosecuted! This is my first offence and I have never even been cautioned by the police! I am deeply worried…I tried contacting solicitors to get advice but as it’s the weekend I can’t get hold of anyone! Can anyone help me please??? Realistically, what sentence do you think I may receive?