The defendant has been charged with one count of felony theft. He may be convicted of a criminal violation. As part of an effort to reduce the seriousness of the charge, his attorney has good reason to put the authenticity of the instrument in question. And, as part of the defense strategy, I nay well be asked to serve as an Expert Witness. The final story will not be simply the tale of Mr. Heiss's misrepresentation.
Answers now wait upon the pre-trial process of discovery.