People v. Joseph

Following a jury trial, defendant was convicted of welfare fraud as a result of violating MCL 400.60(2); MSA 16.460(2). The trial court sentenced defendant to three years’ probation with six months in jail; however, it imposed only one day in jail (giving her credit for one day already served) and held the remainder of the jail term in abeyance. Defendant appeals as of right. We affirm.

Defendant first became a recipient of public assistance in July 1990. In January 1991, defendant was injured in a motor vehicle accident. As a result of the injuries, defendant, in October 1991, received…