Today, the Honorable Judge James Hollman sentenced Ceceilia Marie Balboa, of Porterville, to 120 days local custody, and five years formal probation.

Investigation uncovered that, between March 2008 and June 2008, the defendant fraudulently received cash aid and food stamps for herself and her three children. Balboa failed to report her income and the fact that she was actually working. Balboa fraudulently obtained $6,673.00 and was ordered to pay it back, in restitution to Health and Human Services Agency.

This case was investigated by Gloria Garza of the Tulare County District Attorney’s Office Bureau of Investigations, and prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Layli Caborn.

Contact Person: Assistant District Attorney, Shani Jenkins (559) 733-6411