State v. Schlak

The defendant was convicted of committing a lewd act upon the body of a female child under 16 years of age, he being over 18 years of age, contrary to section 725.2, Code of Iowa, 1958.

The sole error relied on for reversal is the admitting in evidence of prior distinct and independent offenses of a similar nature upon persons other than the prosecuting witness. The names of the witnesses and the substance of their testimony relating to the distinct offenses of a similar nature were attached to the indictment. The defendant raised the question by motion before trial. During the trial defendant…