Ledford v. State

Benham, Judge.

Appellant was found guilty in a bench trial of violating the bad check statute (OCGA § 16-9-20). On appeal he maintains the evidence presented at trial was insufficient to support the conviction.

“A person commits the offense of criminal issuance of a bad check when he makes, draws, utters, or delivers a check, draft, or order for the payment of money on any bank or other depository in exchange for a present consideration or wages, knowing that it will not be honored by the drawee.” OCGA § 16-9-20 (a). The State presented evidence that appellant, acting on behalf of Tailored…