State v. Banks

I. Introduction

Monica Banks (“Defendant”) appeals her conviction of one count of forgery in violation of RSMo § 570.090 following a bench trial.1 Defendant claims the trial court erred because there was insufficient evidence of Defendant’s intent to defraud and insufficient evidence of the document’s capability for effecting fraud. Because the State presented sufficient evidence that Defendant intended to commit forgery when she presented the document showing an altered account balance to her employer, this Court affirms the conviction.

II. Factual and Procedural Background

Defendant was…