State v. Darrin

SCHULTZ, Justice.

We must determine whether the district court abused its discretion by revoking the probation of a defendant who concealed his true name and criminal record from the court at the time of sentencing. We granted discretionary review of the district court’s order revoking the defendant’s probation and, after careful consideration, we affirm.

The defendant was arrested on March 30, 1980, following the burglary of a pharmacy in Washington, Iowa. On April 14, the defendant executed under oath an application for appointment of counsel using the name Charles A. Darrin. The following…