State v. Marquardt
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Winnebcu/o District Court.- — J. J. Clark, Judge. Indictment for maintaining a liquor nuisance in Winnebago County. Upon trial had, a verdict of guilty was rendered, and judgment entered thereon. The defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtEvans, J.
Two grounds of reversal are laid by appellant :
1. Witnesses: bad moral character. (1) The State introduced evidence of the defendant’s moral character. He now contends that the introduction of this testimony was error, in that his guilt could not boproved by reputation as to his character. The defendant was a witness in his own behalf. It ivas, therefore, permissible to the State to show his general moral character, as affecting his credibility as a witness. Code Section 4614.
2. Intoxicating liquors: possession in hotel. (2) In instructing the jury, the trial court set forth the provisions of…
2Cited by2 opinions
- State v. AlbertsSupreme Court of Iowa · 1950
- State v. MarquardtSupreme Court of Iowa · 1922