State v. James

COPE, Judge.

The State appeals an order dismissing an information against appellee Nathaniel James. We reverse.

James purchased a new automobile for which he paid the dealer in full. He signed six copies of the bill of sale as Gregory Lebon James, not his true name. When stopped for a traffic violation, appellee displayed a motor vehicle registration in the name of Gregory Lebon James, and told the arresting officer that was his name. He later admitted to the police officer that his name is Nathaniel James.

The State’s amended information charged appellee with the use of a false name with intent…