824 So. 2d 537 - State v. Satchfield’s Empirical Analysis

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4 state decisions

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1. “[I]t is the forging (or transferring) with a concomitant state of mind, intent to defraud, which is proscribed by R.S. 14:72. The sole act constituting the offense in each case is rather singular in nature. In the contemplation of the statute the exclusive act constituting the offense occurs when the forging or transferring takes place.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 956 So. 2d 823 - State v. Franklin

2. “The criminal intent required for forgery is to defraud any person, and it suffices if the forged instrument has prejudiced or might prejudice the rights of another. Moreover, specific intent is a state of mind and need not be proved as a fact but may be inferred from the circumstances and transactions of the case.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 956 So. 2d 823 - State v. Franklin

3. “only required to prove that the defendant intended to defraud someone.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 956 So. 2d 823 - State v. Franklin