State v. Ermert

Nancy Ann Ermert appeals her conviction of grand larceny. RCW 74.08.331.1 The State's amended *684information charged that Ermert, a recipient of Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC), committed welfare fraud

by means of a willful false statement or representation or willful failure to reveal any material fact, as required by law or a willful failure to promptly notify the county office in writing of any change in status or any other change in circumstances which affect[s] . . . eligibility, as required by law,. . .

The essence of the charge was that Ermert failed to disclose resources or…