People v. Johnson

OPINION OF THE COURT

Jasen, J.

The common issue presented on these appeals is whether the jury in each case had a sufficient evidentiary basis upon which to find, beyond a reasonable doubt, that defendant knowingly possessed a forged instrument.

On July 2,1982, defendant, Willie James Johnson, presented a check in the amount of $254.78 to a cashier employed by Star Market to pay for a $30.06 bill for groceries. The check was made payable to one Ronald Doty, and drawn against an account maintained by Flower City Building Services, Inc. The check was presented with a Star Market customer check…