IA-COURTS

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.

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. 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 v. McKnight - Appeal Dismissed

The Iowa Court of Appeals dismissed the appeal of Jerell Theodore McKnight in State v. McKnight. The court found it lacked jurisdiction because McKnight failed to establish good cause to appeal following his guilty plea, specifically by not filing a motion in arrest of judgment. The dismissal upholds the original sentencing.

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. 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 Appeal

The Iowa Court of Appeals affirmed a conviction for violating a statute prohibiting persons ineligible to carry dangerous weapons. The defendant challenged the statute's constitutionality, but the court found it compliant with state and federal law, referencing a prior supreme court ruling.

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 Supreme Court Opinion on Garnishment of Independent Contractor Funds

The Iowa Supreme Court ruled that Iowa Code section 642.21(1), which limits garnishment of an 'employee's' earnings, does not apply to funds owed to independent contractors. The court affirmed in part and reversed in part a lower court decision regarding the garnishment of funds owed to Mashon Van Mill.

Green Belt Bank & Trust v. Van Mill - Garnishment Order Limit Appeal

The Iowa Supreme Court has published its opinion in the case of Green Belt Bank & Trust v. Stephanie Marie Van Mill et al. The appeal concerned the application of Iowa Code section 642.21(1)(e) to limit the amount a judgment creditor could recover through garnishment. The court affirmed the lower court's decision.