State v. Copening

Roy Copening was convicted. of conspiracy to commit theft by fraud, contrary to secs. 943.20(1) (d) and (3) (b) and 939.31, Stats. Upon this appeal, Copening raises numerous challenges to the validity of the criminal complaint and information. Because we conclude Copening’s arguments are uncompel-ling, we affirm the judgment of conviction.

A criminal complaint filed on March 15, 1978 alleged the following facts. On March 3, 1978, Alvin Jones opened a checking account at the First National Bank of Kenosha under the title of “Jones Plumbing Repair Ser vice.” Jones deposited $50 in the account.…