New Mexico Man Indicted For Child Support Fraud

An Albuquerque, New Mexico man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for failure to pay legal child support.

Clarence H. Cadotte, 36, was indicted by a federal grand jury on March 6, 2013 for failing to pay $27,109.00 in past due child support. He appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge William D. Gerdes on May 23, 2013 and pled not guilty to the indictment.

The maximum penalty upon conviction is two years imprisonment; a $250,000.00 fine; one year supervised release; one additional year upon revocation; a $100.00 assessment fee to the Federal Crime Victims Fund; and child support restitution amount owing at the time of sentencing.

The charge is merely an accusation and Cadotte is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. The investigation is being conducted by the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General. Assistant U.S. Attorney Thomas J. Wright is prosecuting the case.

Cadotte was released on bond pending trial. A trial date has been set for July 30, 2013.

This case highlights the failure of some individuals to fulfill their financial obligations to their children. The U.S. Attorney’s Office will continue to work with law enforcement agencies to ensure that those who fail to pay child support are held accountable.

As the investigation continues, it is essential to note that the indictment is merely an accusation and Cadotte is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law.

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