People v. Banks

Appeal from a judgment of the County Court of Sullivan County (McGuire, J.), rendered September 24, 2013, convicting defendant of the crimes of grand larceny in the third degree and falsifying business records in the first degree (16 counts).

Defendant was charged by indictment with grand larceny in the third degree (one count) and falsifying business records in the first degree (16 counts) based upon the allegation that she sought and received $6,551.25 in unemployment benefits during a time when she was actually employed and earning income. A nonjury trial ensued and, after the close of the…