Stiles v. Commonwealth

MOREMEN, Judge.

Appellant, Charles G. Stiles, was convicted of uttering a “cold check” under KRS 434.070. He was sentenced to one year’s confinement in the penitentiary.

On February 8, 1960, the property of Joe Gibson was sold at auction. Appellant attended the sale and purchased some property. In payment he gave a check in the sum of $160.25, drawn on the Marion National Bank of Lebanon, Ky. On the same day the check was deposited to Joe Gibson’s account at the Bank of Magnolia. It was transmitted to the Marion National Bank where payment was refused. On February 13, 1960, it was charged back…