No. 23-301
James E. Workman v. United States
Response Waived
Tags: criminal-intent criminal-law disability-benefits due-process fraud government-funds mens-rea reporting-obligation social-security social-security-fraud wire-fraud
Latest Conference:
2023-10-27
Question Presented (from Petition)
1. The criminal charges of wire fraud, theft of
government funds, and social security fraud each
required proof that Workman engaged in fraudulent
activity to obtain disability benefits. Can he be
guilty absent proof that he understood his
obligation to report work activity and understood
that not reporting such work activity would
maintain his benefits?
Question Presented (AI Summary)
Whether the criminal charges of wire fraud, theft of government funds, and social security fraud required proof that the defendant understood his obligation to report work activity and that not reporting such work activity would maintain his disability benefits
Docket Entries
2023-10-30
Petition DENIED.
2023-10-04
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 10/27/2023.
2023-09-28
Waiver of right of respondent United States to respond filed.
2023-09-20
Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due October 26, 2023)
Attorneys
James E. Workman
Todd Michael Lantz — The Weinhardt Law Firm, Petitioner
United States
Elizabeth B. Prelogar — Solicitor General, Respondent