State v. Basal

OPINION

JOHNSON, Judge.

A Dakota County District Court judge found Farhia Basal guilty of wrongfully obtaining public assistance. On appeal, Basal argues that the district court erred in its interpretation of the statute governing financial eligibility for public-assistance benefits. Basal also argues that a 2007 amendment to the statute should be applied retroactively to the conduct for which she was convicted. For the reasons stated below, we affirm.

FACTS

Basal began receiving food stamps and Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) benefits in 2002. By law, she was required to recertify her…