Forgery Conspiracy Case Wyoming

Summary

The user is facing a charge of conspiracy to commit forgery in Wyoming. The victim, their grandfather, has passed away. The user claims they have bank statements showing the checks were used for firewood, as agreed with their grandfather. The users significant other could potentially testify to this. The users lawyer has advised them to plead not guilty. The user was arrested but released the next day on bail. The user is required to check in at the Uinta County Courthouse every week.

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I'm facing conspiracy to commit forgery in the state of Wyoming .. the victim has recently passed now .. so I'm curious how this is going to go about now
What evidence does the prosecution have against you in this case?

In Wyoming, conspiracy to commit forgery is a serious crime. However, the passing of the victim may affect the prosecution's case.
They honestly do not have proof of anything to tell you the truth because they do not know that my grandfather did not right those checks for firewood..
Did your grandfather give any written or verbal consent for you to write those checks on his behalf?

In Wyoming, consent can be a defense in forgery cases.
He wrote them to us for firewood but now that he's dead how are we going to prove a thing
Did your grandfather leave any written will or document stating his consent for you to write those checks? In Wyoming, such documents can be crucial evidence.
No he did not he just suddenly got sick and passed away
Did anyone witness your grandfather giving you the checks for firewood? In Wyoming, witness testimony can be crucial in such cases.
No just me and my significant other
Did your significant other also participate in the transaction and can they testify to your grandfather's consent?
Yes they totally could... But without my grandfather being alive how would I prove anything
Do you have any bank statements or other documents that could prove the checks were used for firewood? In Wyoming, such evidence can be crucial.
Yes his bank statements
Do the bank statements clearly show that the checks were used specifically for firewood purchases?

In Wyoming, bank statements can serve as evidence if they clearly indicate the purpose of the transactions.
Yes
Do you have a lawyer representing you in this case? In Wyoming, having legal representation can significantly help in presenting your defense and evidence effectively.
I do but they must not understand that in most cases that if the key witness passed there ain't a whole lot of proving that they can do
Have you discussed the bank statements and your significant other's testimony with your lawyer? These could be crucial in your defense.
Yes
What was your lawyer's response when you discussed the bank statements and your significant other's testimony with them?
To pled not guilty but how in the heck can they still proceed with not knowing a thing and my grandfather passing
What was the exact charge against you? In Wyoming, the prosecution must prove all elements of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt, even if the victim has passed away.
They are charging me with conspiracy to commit forgery
What is the date of your next court hearing? In Wyoming, conspiracy to commit forgery is a felony punishable by imprisonment, fines, or both. It's crucial to prepare your defense.
Sept * and it's for a * dollar check that was wrote to a restaurant
What is the name and location of the court where your hearing will take place?
Uinita county court house in Evanston Wyoming
The Uinta County Courthouse is located at * 9th St, Evanston, WY *. You can contact them at (*) *-*.
Yes I know that but I was curious how they are going to even be able to continue with this without proof and without my grandfather
In Wyoming, the prosecution can proceed with the case if they believe they have sufficient evidence. Have you discussed this concern with your lawyer?
I have yes
What was your lawyer's advice regarding your concern about the prosecution proceeding without your grandfather's testimony?
Just to plead not quilty
What is your lawyer's strategy for your defense? In Wyoming, the prosecution must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you intended to defraud without the consent of the check owner.
Nothing really
What evidence does your lawyer plan to present to support your defense?
That there is no proof
What kind of proof does your lawyer plan to present to support the claim that there is no proof of your intent to commit forgery?
I was seen leaving the restaurant but did not stay to eat they came to a house I was at asked me to talk to them so I did and they said that I was in possion of a check which I was not
Did the police find any checks on you or at the house when they came to talk to you?
No they did not
Did the police provide a search warrant when they came to the house?
No they just got permission to go in
Did the person who gave the police permission to search the house have the authority to do so?
The house owner did
Did the house owner give the police written or verbal permission to search the house?
Verbal because he was in the hospital
Did the police record the verbal consent given by the house owner for the search?
No I do not think so
Did the police provide any reason or evidence for suspecting you of being in possession of the check?
That I was seen driving a vechile but I was not the last person to drive that car
Who saw you driving the vehicle and do they have any connection to the case?
Not that I know of not
Who else had access to the vehicle and could have potentially driven it after you?
Yes they did drive the vechile after me
Who drove the vehicle after you and do they have any connection to the case?
A friend of mine and as far as I know they do not have connection
Did your friend have any knowledge or involvement in the check issue?
Not that I know
Did your friend have any interaction with your grandfather or access to his checks?
Not that I know of
Did your friend ever have access to your grandfather's house or personal belongings?
No I do not believe so
Did the police question your friend who drove the vehicle after you?
Yes
What did your friend say to the police when they were questioned?
Just that they wanted to get there belongings out of it
What belongings were they referring to and were these belongings related to the case in any way?
No they were not
Not sure what she left in there and no she was not involved
She left her coAt and I don't know what else she left in the car
Did the police find anything related to the case in the coat or the car?
No
What was the outcome of the police investigation after they didn't find anything related to the case in the coat or the car?
They took me to jail and I got released the next day
What were the conditions of your release? Did they provide you with any information about the next steps in your case?
* dollar bail
What is the status of your bail? Have you paid it or are you seeking assistance with it?
To check in every week
What is the name of your bail officer and the location of the office where you need to check in every week?
The court house
What is the exact address of the courthouse where you need to check in every week?
Uinita county court house Evanston WY
What is the name of your lawyer? It's important to have open communication with them about your case.
Dean stout
What has been Dean Stout's approach to your case so far?
Not much at all just not guilty
What is your lawyer's plan for your defense in the upcoming hearing?
Just pleas not guilty