State v. Harriott

A county attorney’s information charged defendant with larceny of a motor vehicle, contrary to section 321.82, Code of Iowa, 1954. Trial to a jury resulted in his conviction, sentence and this appeal.

A detailed confession signed by him recited he stole the parked automobile the evening of March 3, 1956, and sold it for $60 to Harold Walkner, who dismantled it. In the trial Walkner’s partner testified to defendant’s selling the automobile and its dismantling. When the loss of the car was discovered defendant was arrested and taken to the police station, March 5, at 10 or 11 p. m. He testified…