Commonwealth v. Miller

SURRICK, J.,

The facts giving rise to the instant case are as follows. On February 23, 1983, a criminal complaint was filed by the Department of Public Welfare, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, against defendant, Danita Miller. The complaint alleged that from February 10, 1978, through May 12, 1980, defendant illegally received public assistance in the amount of $4,777.09 and food stamps in the amount of $1,298.00 for a total of $6,075.09. It alleged that defendant received this public assistance and food stamps by making false statements to caseworkers at the Delaware County Board of Assistance…