George went to a store to purchase some clothes. Upon receiving the check from him, the cashier noticed that it was a forgery. The store security detained George until the police arrived. What crime can George be charged with?
a. Nothing, because he knew the person from whom he got the check.
b. Nothing, because the cashier didn’t properly ask for his ID.
c. Possession of a forged check with the intent to defraud.
d. Attempted grand theft.
c. Possession of a forged check with the intent to defraud.
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