State v. Dunley

On September 22, 1936, an indictment was returned against the defendant, together with one Don L. Harris, finding that they did, on April 13, 1936, “without a license and with intent to evade the provisions of Chapter 393-C1 of the 1935 Code knowingly sell Best Incinerator stock to Dr. I. F. Thompson in violation of the Iowa Securities Act.” A motion for severance having been sustained, defendant was tried alone, was convicted and on May 4, 1939, was sentenced for a term of not to exceed 5 years in the state penitentiary at Fort Madison. On the same day, May 4, 1939, notice of appeal was…