People v. Rosales

Opinion

MALLANO, J.

Velia Rosales appeals from the judgment (order granting probation) entered following a jury trial in which she was convicted of a violation of Penal Code section 425, negligent handling of public moneys by an officer. She contends that the evidence was insufficient to support the conviction and that the jury was improperly instructed. Because the evidence did not demonstrate that defendant was an “officer” as required by Penal Code section 425, we reverse.

BACKGROUND

In addition to being prosecuted under Penal Code section 425 (unless otherwise specified, further section…