SNAP Fraud
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (“SNAP”) is the largest federal nutrition assistance program which provides benefits to low-income individuals and families to obtain basic nutritional needs to get through temporary financial hardships. Through the program, SNAP benefits are prohibited from being used at certain establishments or for specific purchases. Federal regulations prohibit participating SNAP retailers from accepting program benefits in exchange for cash and outline a variety of conduct that violate SNAP, including buying or selling benefits “for cash or consideration other than eligible food. Violation of SNAP may result in severe charges and consequences, including the suspension of benefits, permanent disqualification from benefits, restitution, and incarceration. It is therefore vital that a qualified team of fraud attorneys are handling your matter. The criminal defense team of Hammoud and Dakhlallah Law Group have over 10 years of experience in criminal court and have aided with SNAP fraud charges. Our firm has successfully defended countless clients relating to exchange of SNAP benefits for cash, acceptance of SNAP benefits of ineligible goods, and charging modified prices for SNAP eligible goods.