People v. Kauffman

Defendant was found guilty of forgery after trial before the court without a jury. From orders (1) granting him probation and (2) denying his motion for a new trial he appeals.

Viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the people (respondent), the essential facts are:

Defendant, who is known as Harry Lieb or Harry Kauffman, went to the main office of the Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association, obtained a book of blank checks and a signature card. .Thereafter, he took the blank checks to a printer and had the name “Warren F. Clark, M. D., 7046 Hollywood Blvd.” printed…