Maxwell v. State

STATON, Judge.

Ruby Maxwell (Maxwell) was convicted of violating IC 1983, 35-48-5-8(a) (Burns Code Supp.) which provides: |

"35-48-5-8 Deception

"Sec. 3(a) A person who:

* * # a # #(8) knowingly or intentionally fails to report a material change in his family or financial condition or ability to pay after having properly obtained any public relief or assistance;

commits deception, a Class A misdemeanor."

She was sentenced to one year in prison. Her sentence was suspended and the court granted probation on the condition that she make restitution to the Department of Public Welfare (DPW). Maxwell…