People v. Freeman

Defendant was convicted of uttering and publishing a forged instrument, MCL 750.249; MSA 28.446, and was sentenced to a prison term of from 4 to 14 years. He appeals from the conviction as of right._

At trial, the 73-year-old victim testified that he met the defendant in a bar on November 16, 1983. After a few drinks, the victim invited the defendant to his home for the purpose of a homosexual encounter. The next morning, after defendant had gone, the victim received a call from his bank inquiring as to whether he had written a check to the defendant in the amount of $200. The victim denied…