People v. Qui Mei Lee

Opinion

PARAS, J.

A jury convicted defendant of violation of subdivision 1 of section 424 of the Penal Code (misappropriation of public funds), and violation of subdivision (a) of section 19405 of the Revenue and Taxation Code (making a false state income tax return). She was acquitted of another tax charge contained in a third count. She was granted probation and appeals.

Facts

Viewed in the light most favorable to the prosecution (People v. Crowe (1973) 8 Cal.3d 815, 833-834 [106 Cal.Rptr. 369, 506 P.2d 193]), the evidence relevant to this appeal is as follows:

As Medical Director of San Joaquin…