People v. Evans

Defendant was convicted after a jury trial of aiding and abetting his now ex-wife, Julia Evans, in obtaining assistance or relief to which she was not entitled in an amount greater than $500 by wilful false statement or fraud. MCL 400.60(1); MSA 16.460(1). He was sentenced to one year in jail under a work-release program. Defendant appeals as of right.

Defendant argues that the trial court failed to properly instruct the jury regarding the element of value over $500. The trial court instructed:

"The laws of this state provide that any person who, by means of wilful, false statement or…