People v. Stokley

BRAY, J. *

Defendant appeals from the judgment of conviction after jury verdict of violation of Penal Code, section 470 (forgery and uttering).

Questions Presented

1. Alleged prejudicial misconduct of the deputy district attorney(a) in attempting to prove an alleged incriminating statement by defendant to a bail bondsman,(b) alleged reference to items which court held inadmissible,(c) Cross-examining defendant concerning his refusal to give exemplars of his handwriting.

2. No counsel at the lineups.

3. Alleged ineffectiveness of counsel.

4. Other contentions of defendant.

Evidence

Ronald Miekens,…