Dunlap v. State

The offense is forgery; the punishment, enhanced under Art. 63 P.C., life.

The indictment alleged that Elmer J. Dunlap, with intent to injure and defraud, made a false instrument in writing purporting to be the act of another. The instrument set out according to its tenor reads:

“THE AUSTIN NATIONAL BANK NO_

AUSTIN, TEXAS Dec. 15 1958

PAY TO THE ORDER OF North Lamar Humble $2015

Twenty and 88/100 DOLLARS

Elmer Brooks 413 Hackberry Lane

To sustain these allegations it was necessary that the state prove beyond a reasonable doubt, not only that the check was made with intent to injure and defraud, but…