My friend has been accused of continuing to receive her husband's unemployment insurance after his death. She believes roommates stole the card and used it. The roommates stole and pawned her jewelry during that time and served jail time for that. She reported his death by phone. At least twice after his death money was put in the account and when she called to report it they told her that it was money owed before his death. She used that money but she didn't know about the later amounts and didn't use them. She is being offered a misdemeanor, probation, and to pay restitution if she pleads guilty, but will face felony charges if she pleads not guilty. Her court appointed lawyer doesn't believe her and won't investigate. He says the only way she can be proven not guilty is if the other party confesses. Pleading guilty when she is innocent makes her physically sick, but she faces jail if she fights this and loses. Any advice on how to proceed?
Answer
Do not plead guilty to something you are not guilty of, go to trial, if unhappy with your attorney, ask the judge for a new attorney.
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