IA-COURTS

State v. Owens - Stalking Conviction Appeal

The Iowa Court of Appeals affirmed Jereme Owens' stalking conviction, finding sufficient evidence to support the jury's verdict. Owens had appealed his conviction, arguing insufficient evidence for key elements of the stalking charge.

State of Iowa v. Scott Chase Barnum - Criminal Appeal

The Iowa Court of Appeals affirmed a discretionary sentence for Scott Chase Barnum, who appealed his conviction for performing sex acts on a minor. The court addressed Barnum's challenges regarding the consideration of his statements about the victim's age and the weight given to expert testimony.

State of Iowa v. Taurean Lee Murray Jr. - Criminal Conviction Affirmation

The Iowa Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Taurean Lee Murray Jr. for carrying a dangerous weapon while ineligible. The court rejected his arguments that the statute was unconstitutional and that the district court erred in denying his motion to dismiss.

Iowa Court of Appeals Opinion - L.S. v. A.A.

The Iowa Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision regarding a protective order and child custody. The court found no basis to grant the relief requested by the appellant, upholding the mediated agreement and subsequent decree.

State of Iowa v. John Robert West - Child Sex Abuse Case Opinion

The Iowa Court of Appeals filed an opinion affirming the conviction of John Robert West for seven counts of second-degree sexual abuse and four counts of lascivious acts with a child. The court addressed West's claims regarding insufficient evidence, territorial jurisdiction, and sentencing.

L.S. v. A.A. - Custody and Protective Order Modification Appeal

The Iowa Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision regarding custody, physical care, and support, as well as a modification of a protective order. The appellate court found no basis to grant the appellant relief on her various claims, including issues related to mediation, recusal, and a motion for new trial.

State of Iowa v. Jerell Theodore McKnight - Criminal Appeal Dismissal

The Iowa Court of Appeals dismissed Jerell McKnight's appeal regarding his guilty plea to willful injury. The dismissal was based on McKnight's failure to establish good cause to challenge his plea by not filing a motion in arrest of judgment, thus lacking jurisdiction.

State of Iowa v. John Robert West - Affirmation of Convictions

The Iowa Court of Appeals affirmed the convictions of John Robert West for sexual abuse and lascivious acts with a child. The court rejected West's claims regarding territorial jurisdiction, variance between charges and proof, insufficient evidence of age, and sentencing.

State of Iowa v. Ray Myron Rice Jr. - Criminal Conviction Appeal

The Iowa Court of Appeals affirmed Ray Myron Rice Jr.'s conviction for domestic-abuse assault but vacated part of his sentence related to a no-contact order. The court remanded the case for correction of the no-contact order, specifically regarding findings of 'intimate partner' status and a firearm prohibition based on that finding.

State of Iowa v. Erik John Hanson - Criminal Appeal

The Iowa Court of Appeals dismissed Erik Hanson's appeal challenging his guilty plea for assault causing bodily injury. The court found it lacked jurisdiction because Hanson waived any conflict claim with his counsel.