Mathewson v. State

KAUTZ, Justice.

[¶ 1] The State charged Paul D. Mathewson with fraudulently altering a government record, claiming he altered a bond order. The district court found him guilty after a bench trial. On appeal, Mr. Mathewson claims the bond order was not a government record. Further, Mr. Mathewson contends the State's evidence was insufficient to show he had the requisite specific intent when he altered the document.

[¶ 2] We affirm.

ISSUES

[¶ 3] Mr. Mathewson raises the following issues on appeal:

1. Did a printed copy of an unsigned and unfiled bond form qualify as a government record, as defined…