People v. McKissack

An information charging defendant with one count of forgery. (Pen. Code, § 470) consolidated for trial with an information charging his brother Reece Ray McKissaek with four counts of forgery, became count V of the consolidated information. A jury found defendant guilty of forgery as charged in count V; Reece Ray McKissack was found guilty on counts I, II, III and IV. Only defendant appeals from the judgment.

The charge against defendant (count V) involves Exhibit 5, a cheek drawn on First Western Bank and Trust Company of Alhambra, California, personalized for Laddercraft Company, dated…