Christison v. State

STAKELY, Justice.

Helen Christison was convicted on a judgment based on a general verdict of guilty on an indictment consisting of two counts and sentenced to five years imprisonment. The judgment was affirmed by the Court of Appeals and rehearing was denied. The petition for writ of certiorari was granted and the case was argued orally.

Helen Christison as custodian of Etowah County school funds drew a check dated January 23, 1951 on the American National Bank of Gadsden, Alabama for $225.00, payable to “Helen Christison — Bookkeeper”. The reverse side of the check was endorsed “Helen…