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Case Name | The People v. Kinya Jeanette Atlas-Hearn | |
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Date | 04/22/2011 | |
Note | A trial court did not err by failing to give jury instructions that explained the rules regarding use of circumstantial evidence in the trial of a bus driver accused of workers' compensation fraud because the prosecution relied on direct evidence. | |
Citation | E049871 | |
WCC Citation | WCC 37522011 CA |
Defendant also contends the evidence is insufficient to support the jury's implied finding that defendant harbored the intent necessary to commit the charged crimes. Defendant asked to be relieved so she could go to the clinic to obtain medical aid. Defendant's request was granted and as a result she returned to the office where she reported her injury to a company field supervisor. Defendant signed a workers' compensation claim form that described her injury as head and neck tension and pain. Defendant also claimed at trial as she does on appeal that a man with a cane called her a bitch.
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