State v. Russell

Phyllis Eileen Russell was convicted after jury trial of forgery and possession of stolen property (credit cards) in the first degree. She appeals from the judgment and sentence entered and from orders revoking suspended sentences entered on two previous convictions.

Russell was arrested when she attempted to purchase a coat for $250 and completed a charge slip using a credit card stolen from Carol Peterson. A defense witness testified that she had been present when a woman, claiming to be "Carol Peterson" borrowed $75 from Russell and, in exchange, authorized Russell to use the credit card.

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