Help, is uncle in trouble????

[victorybell]

My uncle was born in the Dominican Republic over 50 years ago. When he was 18 years old he joined the U.S Air force and said he was born Puerto Rico. That was not the case. He does live in the Us now after he married a US Citzen When he was 25 years old. Basically did he commit fruad when he join the air force saying he was a Puerto Rican? His original birth Cert. resurfaced and fell into the wrong hands. What can happen to my poor uncle??

[mike l]

Originally Posted by victorybell

My uncle was born in the Dominican Republic over 50 years ago. When he was 18 years old he joined the U.S Air force and said he was born Puerto Rico. That was not the case. He does live in the Us now after he married a US Citzen When he was 25 years old. Basically did he commit fruad when he join the air force saying he was a Puerto Rican? His original birth Cert. resurfaced and fell into the wrong hands. What can happen to my poor uncle??

Probabally go to jail. But if he is now a U.S. citizen he won't be deported.

If this is a first offence and he had a spotless military record he may get probation or 6 months in federal prison.

He will be considered a convicted felon if they press charges.

[Lambada]

Originally Posted by victorybell

What can happen to my poor uncle??

Maybe consult a US lawyer since this is more a matter of US law than DR law?

I can't work out if mike l is being serious or not as I'm not a US citizen & have little interest in & even less knowledge about their laws, but that outcome does seem a trifle harsh....................?

[victorybell]

I know he has a clean military record. He was discharged due to back issues. Then he got disibililty and social security. But got over payment and owes back to US gov. around $65k. So I know he does not need any problems. What do you guys think?

[mike l]

I am being very serious. I lived in florida for 24 years and know people that have landed in jail for some strange things.

One guy obtained a passport under a phony name and got 6 months for that. It's punishable by up to 5 years but under the Federal sentencing guidlines, first time offenders rarely get the maximum sentence.

I heard of another person who served a 7 year sentence and was deported and then he went back to the states and got caught and he did another 7 years just for that.

Harsh.......absolutely!

[Lambada]

Originally Posted by victorybell

But got over payment and owes back to US gov. around $65k.

That could alter things! By the way & seeing your other thread, you're not trying to get him out of US without a passport are you..............? Just a conclusion people might come to...........

OK mike l, I understand.

[mike l]

Originally Posted by victorybell

I know he has a clean military record. He was discharged due to back issues. Then he got disibililty and social security. But got over payment and owes back to US gov. around $65k. So I know he does not need any problems. What do you guys think?

Time to get out of Dodge as the saying goes.

I am assuming they have suspended his SSI checks and or are being Garnisheed.

If he does go to jail they do not let you collect SSI, during incarceration.

The big question is who has this evidence and what are they going to do with it.

By all means see a lawyer.

[victorybell]

My grand father just passed. My uncle lives in Florida now with new wife. Uncle is in DR with my father and all other family now. My grandfather who passed and grandmother who is still alive owe a lot of farms. Currently one is for sale. Would anyone know about the determination of heirs and transfer tax for the heirs to pay. Can my father be able to put me on the title with him on the land ? Does anyone know how to go about this?

[mike l]

Originally Posted by victorybell

My grand father just passed. My uncle lives in Florida now with new wife. Uncle is in DR with my father and all other family now. My grandfather who passed and grandmother who is still alive owe a lot of farms. Currently one is for sale. Would anyone know about the determination of heirs and transfer tax for the heirs to pay. Can my father be able to put me on the title with him on the land ? Does anyone know how to go about this?

You really do need to find an attorney.

[Lambada]

And do a search of this forum for 'forced heirship' & see what Dr. Guzman says. Here's one to get you started:
inheritance law