U.S. v. REFERT

No. 07-1158.

519 F.3d 752 (2008)

UNITED STATES of America, Appellee, v. Sosaeoleisah REFERT, also known as Sosaeoleisah C. Bluespruce, also known as Leisah Bluespruce, also known as Lisa Refert, Appellant.

United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit.

Filed: March 13, 2008.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Thomas W. Clayton, argued, Sioux Falls, SD, for Appellant.

Dennis R. Holmes, AUSA, argued, Sioux Falls, SD, for Appellee.

Before RILEY, BOWMAN, and SMITH, Circuit Judges.


SMITH, Circuit Judge.

Following a jury trial, Lisa Refert was found guilty on one count of health care fraud, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1347, and four counts of making a false claim against the United States, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 287. Refert falsely represented herself to be of Native American descent in order to obtain free medical services. Refert was sentenced to three months in custody on each count...

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