Legal Opinion
State v. Knowles
Washington Supreme Court
Decided November 4, 1971No. 41920PublishedCited by 10 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtHale, J.
Defendant was convicted of grand larceny under an information charging that she obtained public assistance by means of fraud and deceit in violation of RCW 74.08.331. She appeals the judgment and sentence of not more than 15 years’ imprisonment.
RCW 74.08.331 makes larceny by welfare fraud punishable as a felony:
Any person who by means of a wilfully false statement, or representation, or impersonation, or a wilful failure to reveal any material fact, condition or circumstance affecting eligibility of need for assistance, including medical care, surplus commodities and food stamps, as required…
2Cases cited13 opinions
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- Bouie v. City of ColumbiaSupreme Court of the United States · 1964
- Leary v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1969
- Baggett v. BullittSupreme Court of the United States · 1964
- Nash v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1913
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3Cited by10 opinions
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