Supreme Court of Iowa April 7, 1899 (State v. House)

Ladd, J.

1 The -fact that the defendant has borne a good reputation for probity, and acquired a fair education, cannot avail to shield him from the penalty of his crime. That persons so situated do sometimes violate the penal statues of the state is evident from the rule permitting proof of good character ar.d reputation with respect to the trait involved.