Jones v. State

Webb, Judge.

Larry Jones was tried and convicted of first degree forgery and sentenced to serve two years in the penitentiary. He appeals, asserting that the trial court erred in failing to direct a verdict of not guilty because the state failed to prove that he had knowledge that the check was forged or that he had an intent to defraud, which are elements of the crime of forgery in the first degree (Code Ann. § 26-1701); and in denying his motion for new trial on the general grounds. We affirm the trial court.

Briefly stated, the evidence adduced upon the trial was as follows: Cindy Kinsey…