State v. Warmuth

HABHAB, Judge.

On April 20, 1993 1 , the State charged Audrey Warmuth with fourth-degree theft in violation of Iowa Code sections 714.1(2) and 714.2(4). The charge was based on an allegation Warmuth had taken food stamps belonging to her niece with an intent to deprive her niece of the use thereof.

The defendant was arraigned and pled not guilty. Trial was set for June 22. On April 29, defendant demanded her right to a speedy trial. Defendant later advised she intended to enter a guilty plea, and on June 9, at defendant’s request, the case was moved from the trial calendar and set for guilty…