People v. Fork

Defendant appeals from the judgment of conviction after a jury verdict finding him guilty of forgery (in violation of Pen. Code, § 470). The jury also found to be true the allegation in the information as to a prior felony conviction, defendant having denied this allegation.

Questions Presented

1. Was the evidence sufficient to sustain the conviction?

2. Did the trial court err in ruling that defendant’s prior conviction was a felony rather than a misdemeanor, thus allowing the jury to consider it?

3. Was the testimony of the police officers as to certain statements which defendant made to them…