Lawrence v. State

McCORD, Judge.

Appellant was convicted of both counts of a two count indictment, the first count charging forgery in violation of § 831.01, Florida Statutes, and the second count charging uttering a forged instrument in violation of § 831.02, Florida Statutes. The evidence showed that appellant falsely entered the name of one A. B. Hill, Jr., on a Mastercharge credit card ticket and uttered same at Busch’s Jewelry Store in Panama City, Florida.

Appellant first contends that the court erred in not instructing the jury on attempts to commit the crimes charged. Such was not error. Appellant did…