Simmons v. State

HOBSON, Judge.

This appeal was initiated by appellant, Harry J. Simmons, after his conviction of forgery of a signature with intent to defraud. An unendorsed Bankamericard which had been misplaced by its owner Donald Davis was later identified when appellant acquired merchandise through its use at a department store. Appellant was then arrested and an information was filed charging appellant with forgery of the signature on the receipt of goods with an intent to defraud.

Both the allegedly forged credit card charge slip (receipt of goods) and the now endorsed credit card were introduced into…