The Honorable Judge Ronn M. Couillard sentenced 27-year-old Ysabel Lopez, of Lindsay, to 60 days in county jail and five years formal probation for illegally obtaining $4,022.00 through fraud. On May 1, 2012, Ysabel Lopez pled no contest to one count of felony Welfare Fraud which arose from her receipt of aid by misrepresentation.

An investigation revealed that between July 6, 2010 and October 31, 2010, Ysabel Lopez made false statements to receive undue compensation and fraudulently obtained $4,022.00 in welfare aid.

As a condition of her probation, the defendant is required to pay full restitution to the Tulare County Health and Human Services Agency. If the defendant fails to pay, the Judge may sentence her to additional time in custody.

This case was investigated by District Attorney Investigator Susan Williams, and prosecuted by Deputy District Attorneys Kathy McKinzie and Layli Caborn.

Media inquiries can be directed to the Tulare County District Attorney’s Office, Assistant District Attorney
Shani D. Jenkins (559) 636-5494.