State v. Walker

The indictment (on January 20, 1954) charged “desertion and nonsupport” alleging: “That defendant * * * did wilfully and without good cause neglect and refuse to provide support for his three minor children * * they being in a destitute condition. In violation of section 731.1 of the 1950 Code of Iowa.”

Defendant was arraigned and pleaded guilty on February 18, 191)4, but no sentence was pronounced at that time. Instead the court made the following order: “ * * it appearing to the Court that the defendant is desirous of furnishing support for his three minor children and reimbursing the State…