Adams v. State

OPINION

MORRISON, Judge.

The offense is attempting to pass, as true, a forged instrument; the punishment, five years.

Appellant challenges the sufficiency of the evidence.

Wilma Watson, an employee of J. C. “Penny’s” of Littlefield, testified that ap pellant came into the store on the day charged in the indictment, selected some merchandise for purchase, and tendered as payment for the merchandise the check set out in the indictment. Because appellant had no identification, she called the manager, James L. Joyner, handed him the check in appellant’s presence, and asked him to “okay” it.

Mr. Joyner…