State v. Chukes

OPINION

DAVIS, Judge:

¶ 1 Defendant Kevin Chukes appeals from convictions of identity fraud, a second degree felony, in violation of Utah Code Ann. §76-6-1102 (Supp.2002); theft by deception, a second degree felony, in violation of Utah Code Ann. § 76-6^05 (1999); and forgery, a third degree felony, in violation of Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-501 (1999). We affirm the identity fraud and theft by deception convictions. We reverse the forgery conviction.

BACKGROUND

¶ 2 In March 2001, Defendant asked a salesman about a bedroom set on display at Crown Bedrooms. The set was priced at nearly $6,000.…