Burrell v. Commonwealth

ROBERT P. FRANK, Judge.

Monica D. Burrell, appellant, was convicted, in a bench trial, of making a false application for welfare, in violation of Code § 63.2-502, and welfare fraud, in violation of Code § 63.2-522. On appeal, appellant challenges her convictions on the grounds that (1) the false statement was not material to appellant’s eligibility for welfare; (2) the evidence was insufficient to prove that the statement was false; and (3) the evidence was insufficient to prove that appellant made the statement with the intent to defraud. For the reasons stated, we affirm the convictions.

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