State of Missouri, Appellant, v. Donna J. Cotton, Respondent.

This slip opinion is subject to revision and may not reflect the final opinion adopted by the Court. Opinion Missouri Court of Appeals Western District Case Style: State of Missouri, Appellant, v. Donna J. Cotton, Respondent. Case Number: 54486 Handdown Date: 04/28/1998 Appeal From: Circuit Court of Buchanan County, Hon. Patrick K. Robb Counsel for Appellant: Dwight K. Scroggins, J. Morton Nelson Counsel for Respondent: Timothy D. Ernst Opinion Summary: None Citation: Opinion Author: PER CURIAM Opinion Vote: AFFIRMED. Ulrich, C.J.; Lowenstein and Howard, J.J., concur. Opinion: ORDER The State of Missouri appeals the trial court's judgment of acquittal entered in favor of Donna Cotton. Ms. Cotton was found guilty by a jury of forgery, section 570.090, RSMo 1994, for using or uttering a false check with the purpose to defraud. The trial court found that the evidence presented at trial was insufficient to prove that the check was forged and granted judgment of acquittal. On appeal, the State claims that sufficient evidence was presented from which the jury could have found Ms. Cotton guilty of forgery beyond a reasonable doubt. The judgment of the trial court is affirmed. Rule 30.25(b). Separate Opinion: None This slip opinion is subject to revision and may not reflect the final opinion adopted by the Court.