State v. Timmer

This is an appeal by the State from a judgment of acquittal on verdict directed by the court following trial of indictment charging defendant William E. Timmer with the crime of false pretenses, contrary to section 713.1, Code 1962.

Although defendant was vigorously defended in the district court, we do not have the benefit of a brief for him here.

I. The judgment of acquittal is final as to defendant. However, we will entertain an appeal by the State in a criminal case where it presents a legal question the determination of which will be beneficial, or a guide, to trial courts in the future.…