People v. Rozell

Ruby Rozell- appeals from an order granting her probation after a jury found her to be guilty of the crime of grand theft by false pretenses. The basis of the charge was fraudulent receipt of welfare funds under the aid to needy children program.

In 1959 Ruby Rozell, -the mother of four minor children, applied for aid -under the. aid. to needy children program. At this time she was told that it was incumbent upon her to notify the county welfare department “of any transactions, changes in income or other financial conditions,” -and she agreed to do so. -She then commenced to receive ■…