State v. Kappen
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Story District Court. — E. M. MoCall, Judge. The defendant was convicted of tbe crime defined by Section 4790, Code Supplement, 1913, viz.: of having burglar’s tools or implements in his possession, with intent to commit the crime of burglary. He appeals. —
1Opinion of the CourtEvans, J.
Upon a search of defendant’s residence, made by officers oh the night of March 21, 1918, certain burglar’s tools were discovered therein, consisting of 12 keys. He was arrested the same evening, and duly indicted.
INFORMATION: allowable amend-l. indictment and I. The original indictment described the alleged burglar tools as “12 keys.” .Later, the county attorney caused the indictment to be amended by adding to this specification the further description: “Made from spoons and other implements, the same being tools adapted, designed, and commonly used for committing’ the crime of burglary. ’ ’
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