People v. Rebollo

Appeal from a judgment of the County Court of Madison County (DiStefano, J.), rendered March 21, 2012, upon a verdict convicting defendant of the crimes of criminal possession of a forged instrument in the second degree and criminal possession of stolen property in the fifth degree.

A number of years ago, Carolyn Northup Lioto opened a checking account with Key Bank National Association and, in conjunction therewith, was issued a bank card and checks. Although Lioto closed the account shortly thereafter, she held onto the checks — storing them in a box underneath her bed. In fall 2010,…