Can I go to jail for EDD fraud?

More info at https://www.shouselaw.com/ca/defense/... or call (866) 361-0010 for a free consultation. Unemployment insurance fraud (or EDD fraud) is a wobbler in California. That means it can be filed as either a misdemeanor or a felony. In the latter case, it could land someone in jail or prison for up to 4 years. Plus you would still have to pay restitution to EDD for any unemployment benefits you illegitimately received. In this video, a former Los Angeles prosecutor discusses the penalties, punishment and sentencing for EDD fraud. If you or a loved one is charged with a crime we invite you to contact us at Shouse Law Group. We can provide a free consultation in office or by phone. We have local offices in Los Angeles, the San Fernando Valley, Pasadena, Long Beach, Orange County, Ventura, San Bernardino, Rancho Cucamonga, Riverside, San Diego, Sacramento, Oakland, San Francisco, San Jose and throughout California.