Legal Opinion
People v. Carlson
California Court of Appeal
Decided December 21, 1977No. Crim. 3206PublishedCited by 11 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
BROWN (G. A.), P. J.
Appellant was convicted, after a jury trial, of fraudulently obtaining aid to families with dependent children (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 11483) and perjury (Pen. Code, § 118). On appeal she contends that the prosecution failed to prove an essential element for conviction under Welfare and Institutions Code section 11483 and that her right to a speedy trial was violated. We consider these contentions in reverse order.
Speedy Trial
The information against appellant was filed January 21, 1977. She was arraigned on January 31, 1977, and upon her plea of not guilty the matter…
2Cases cited4 opinions
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