People v. McCord

Upon a trial by jury, defendant was convicted of a violation of section 72 of the Penal Code. Her motion for a new trial was granted and the People have appealed from the order granting a new trial.

Section 72 of the Penal Code provides, “Every person who, with intent to defraud, presents for allowance or for payment ... to any county . . . officer, authorized to allow or pay the same if genuine, any false or fraudulent claim, bill, account, voucher, or writing, is guilty of a felony”.

Respondent was the director of the social service department of Contra Costa County. We deem it unnecessary to…