Prohibición de obtener asistencia social mediante fraude

Explicación Simple

No puedes mentir o hacer trampa para obtener dinero o ayuda de programas sociales. Si lo haces, podrías tener problemas con la ley.

Es como si alguien hiciera trampa en un examen para obtener una buena nota. Aunque se vea bien por fuera, si te descubren, enfrentarás consecuencias.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan, que trabaja y gana buen dinero, dice que no tiene ingresos para recibir ayuda de vivienda. Si las autoridades descubren que Juan mintió, podría enfrentarse a problemas legales.

Penalidades

Obtener asistencia fraudulenta puede resultar en cargos criminales, dependiendo del monto involucrado.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

HomeLegislatorsSessionInterimLawsAdministrative RulesBudgetStudentsReferencesMyLRC +SearchCodified LawsCodified LawsCodified LawsHome>Codified Laws>22>29>11PreviousNextGo To:(1-1-1) or Google SearchPrinter Friendly22-29-11.Obtaining money, property, or assistance by fraud from social services or related programs prohibited.No person may knowingly make or execute a false statement, instrument, document, or representation, or to use any other fraudulent device, and thereby obtain money, property, or other assistance to which that person is not entitled, from any program provided for by Title 26, 27A, 27B, or 28, of the South Dakota Codified Laws, or otherwise administered by the South Dakota Department of Social Services.Source:SL 1977, ch 225, § 1;SL 2005, ch 120, § 41.ReferencesStatuteCatchline22-29-13Receipt of assistance on behalf of another as personal receipt.Receipt of assistance on behalf of another as personal receipt.22-29-14Unsuccessful attempt to obtain assistance as misdemeanor.Unsuccessful attempt to obtain assistance as misdemeanor.22-29-15Obtaining assistance with value of two hundred dollars or less as misdemeanor.Obtaining assistance with value of two hundred dollars or less as misdemeanor.22-29-16Obtaining assistance with value of more than two hundred dollars as felony.Obtaining assistance with value of more than two hundred dollars as felony.22-29-17Aggregation of amounts from violations with one scheme or course of conduct.Aggregation of amounts from violations with one scheme or course of conduct.An update is availableUpdateLegislative Research Council500 East Capitol Avenue | Pierre, SD 57501© 2026 - SD Legislative Research CouncilLRC Homepage|SD HomepagePress Releases|LRC Staff|Contact Us|Disclaimer HomeLegislatorsSessionInterimLawsAdministrative