Food Stamp Fraud in Illinois

My question involves criminal law for the state of: Illinois

I have received a notice of IPV from the SNAP office. I agreed to the overpayment because though it was NOT intentional I cannot prove that I didn't know my (now ex) husband was working at the time that I was getting food stamps. Today I received another letter stating another overpayment from the year before. It is two overpayments totaling $10,059, because with his income (had I known about it) we wouldn't have been getting food stamps at all. Will I be prosecuted by the DA? I am already entered into a repayment agreement and (now I know this but before I didn't know that I shouldn't sign it) I signed the waiver for an ADH (I did NOT admit an intentional violation) and accepted the 12 month disqualification. Is this second overpayment a separate case or the same one? Will I get another waiver in the mail or notice of ADH? I have called every phone number DHS has every day for three weeks, and NEVER talked to a live person. We don't have caseworkers, only a group of CS reps, and you ALWAYS have to leave a message. The helpline says all CS are busy, call back later EVERY TIME you call them. No one has been able to answer any questions. How will I know if they decide to prosecute me...will I be arrested or sent a notice in the mail? SO CONFUSED AND NEED HELP!

thanks,
AmyDe

He was living with you at the time?

He was. He was in the mother-in-law suite in our basement as we worked on separating. He babysat the kids while I was at work. When I got home he came and went as he pleased through his own entrance and exit. I never saw him go to work or knew that's where he was going. See how hard that is to prove? Of course no one believed it...thats why I signed the waiver though I didnt admit the intentional violation. I cant prove I didn't know, so my poor judgement for continuing to add him on my food stamp apps was my own...I admit I owe the money...but I DONT WANNA GO TO JAIL!!

Instead of calling, get yourself down to the office in person - even if it takes ALL DAY.

Be compliant, follow the repayment schedule. They don't want to throw you in jail and make the state pay for your child. Stick to your the version of events you have already conveyed to anyone involved. If you receive further contact from a human, decline to expound on it and consult Legal Aid.