People v. Kimble

Defendant was convicted by a jury of the crime of uttering and publishing a forged instrument, contrary to MCLA 750.249; MSA 28.446. On February 25, 1974, defendant was sentenced to a term of from 3 to 14 years in prison, and now appeals his conviction as of right.

The facts adduced at trial and necessary to a decision show that on July 3, 1973, two males, one of whom was identified at trial as the defendant, came into attorney William Azkoul’s office to make an appointment. Karen Hershberger, a secretary, spoke with the defendant and made the necessary arrangements for the appointment. To do…