No. 23-301

James E. Workman v. United States

Lower Court: Eighth Circuit
Docketed: 2023-09-26
Status: Denied
Type: Paid
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
Key Terms:
SocialSecurity JusticiabilityDoctri
Latest Conference: 2023-10-27
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

Question Presented (from Petition)

QUESTION PRESENTED 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? ii STATEMENT OF

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

Attorneys

James E. Workman
Todd Michael LantzThe Weinhardt Law Firm, Petitioner
Todd Michael LantzThe Weinhardt Law Firm, Petitioner
United States
Elizabeth B. PrelogarSolicitor General, Respondent
Elizabeth B. PrelogarSolicitor General, Respondent