Eifler v. State

MILLER, Judge.

Defendant-appellant Richard Eifler appeals from a jury conviction for forgery 1 by signing a letter dated December 2, 1981, which the State contends was actually made on or about October 27,1983, with an intent to defraud the Evansville Utility Board and Sewer Department (Board) into giving a discount on sewer tap-in fees.

We reverse, finding the evidence was insufficient to prove Eifler had an intent to defraud. Because we reverse, we need not address other issues raised by Eifler.

DISCUSSION AND DECISION

Eifler was Evansville City Engineer from 1981 until 1986. His job…