2.18 FALSE CLAIMS AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT / 18 U.S.C. Sec. 287

• Category: Federal - Jury Instructions - 10th Circuit - Criminal
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-JURY-10THCIR-2-18
• Format: Word

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https://www.ca10.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/clerk/Jury%20Instructions%20Update%202018.pdf 2.18 False Claims Against the Government / 18 U.S.C. Sec. 287 is a criminal statute that prohibits an individual from knowingly making false, fictitious, or fraudulent claims or statements to the United States government for payment or approval. This law applies to any person or organization that submits false claims to the federal government for reimbursement or payment. Examples of false claims can include submitting fraudulent invoices, bills, or other documents for payment, submitting false statements in a contract, or submitting false information to a government agency. The penalty for violating this law can be up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000. There are two main types of false claims against the government: (1) a claim which is false on its face; and (2) a claim which is false in material respects. A claim which is false on its face is an express false statement, such as an invoice or bill, which contains a false statement or representation about its contents or the services provided. A claim which is false in material respects is a claim that is misleading or incomplete, such as an invoice that omits a key detail or an invoice that misrepresents the services provided. In addition, this law prohibits any individual from conspiring to submit false claims or from knowingly using a false statement or record in an effort to get a false claim paid by the government.

2.18 False Claims Against the Government / 18 U.S.C. Sec. 287 is a criminal statute that prohibits an individual from knowingly making false, fictitious, or fraudulent claims or statements to the United States government for payment or approval. This law applies to any person or organization that submits false claims to the federal government for reimbursement or payment. Examples of false claims can include submitting fraudulent invoices, bills, or other documents for payment, submitting false statements in a contract, or submitting false information to a government agency. The penalty for violating this law can be up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000. There are two main types of false claims against the government: (1) a claim which is false on its face; and (2) a claim which is false in material respects. A claim which is false on its face is an express false statement, such as an invoice or bill, which contains a false statement or representation about its contents or the services provided. A claim which is false in material respects is a claim that is misleading or incomplete, such as an invoice that omits a key detail or an invoice that misrepresents the services provided. In addition, this law prohibits any individual from conspiring to submit false claims or from knowingly using a false statement or record in an effort to get a false claim paid by the government.