State v. Peckenschneider

HARRIS, Justice.

This appeal challenges the propriety of the trial court’s refusal to grant probation under § 789A.1(2), The Code. We affirm.

Donald Peckenschneider (defendant) entered a guilty plea to a charge of receiving stolen goods in violation of § 712.1, The Code. There is no claim the proceedings did not comply with the rules laid down in State v. Sisco, 169 N.W.2d 542 (Iowa 1969) and Brainard v. State, 222 N.W.2d 711 (Iowa 1974). Defendant limits his challenge to the trial court’s refusal to grant what is commonly called a “bench parole.” Section 789A.1(2) provides in material part:…