STATE v. TATUM

No. 35383.

58 Wn.2d 73 (1961)

360 P.2d 754

THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. RALPH TATUM, Appellant.

The Supreme Court of Washington, Department Two.

April 6, 1961.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Moore & Rabideau, for appellant.

Roger L. Olson, for respondent.


DONWORTH, J.

Ralph Tatum (hereinafter called appellant) was convicted of the crime of first-degree forgery and was sentenced to life imprisonment as an habitual criminal.

The essential facts of the case are summarized as follows:

One William Tousin, of Pasco, received monthly welfare checks from the state of Washington. In February, 1960, Tousin did not receive his check (the checks were generally mailed to...

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