State v. Edman

SCHLEGEL, Presiding Judge.

Larry Elden Edman was charged with operating while intoxicated, in violation of Iowa Code section 321.281 (1979) on October 2, 1979. Edman did not appear personally for arraignment, but was represented by counsel, who entered a plea of not guilty for Edman, and waived speedy trial. Subsequently, on the date set for trial, Edman failed to appear, and did not communicate with his attorney. A bench warrant was issued for his arrest. Edman had moved to Colorado, where he remained for approximately two years. He did not contact his attorney, and there was no contact…