State v. Simmons

Frank T. Gallagher, Justice.

Appeal from a judgment convicting defendant of making a false statement to obtain public assistance and from an order denying a motion for a new trial.

Aid to Families with Dependent Children (ADC) is an assistance program administered by the Hennepin County Welfare Department. Every 6 months the department checks to determine the extent to which recipients are eligible for further ADC payments. Part of the eligibility check consists of a questionnaire, titled “Current Resources Data Sheet,” which the recipient is required to fill out. At the top of the…