State v. White

In the trial of a criminal case the basic question is or should be proof beyond a reasonable doubt of defendant’s guilt. In establishing guilt there should be a thorough search for the truth and opportunity to the accused to refute the charge.

We are in full accord with the principle that an accused is entitled to full information as to who and what he must face and to the benefit of process in his defense. This is well established in Iowa law and repeatedly announced by our decisions.

We are fully aware of recent pronouncements outlining safeguards surrounding an accused, making State…