Iowa Court of Appeals

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.

State of Iowa v. Scott Chase Barnum - Criminal Appeal

The Iowa Court of Appeals affirmed a criminal defendant's discretionary sentence following a guilty plea. The court found that the district court properly considered the defendant's statements regarding his knowledge of the victim's age and was not required to accept the defendant's expert testimony.

State v. Ray Rice Jr. - Conviction Affirmed, Sentence Vacated

The Iowa Court of Appeals affirmed Ray Rice Jr.'s conviction for domestic-abuse assault while displaying a dangerous weapon. The court vacated a portion of his sentence related to a no-contact order finding him and his mother to be "intimate partners" and a firearm prohibition based on that finding, remanding for correction.

State of Iowa v. Jereme Michael Owens - Stalking Conviction Appeal

The Iowa Court of Appeals affirmed a conviction for stalking in violation of a protective order. The defendant appealed, arguing insufficient evidence, but the court found the evidence supported the conviction for a course of conduct intended to cause fear or intimidation. The appellate court's decision upholds the lower court's ruling and sentence.

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.

Iowa Court of Appeals Dismisses Erik John Hanson's Appeal

The Iowa Court of Appeals dismissed Erik John Hanson's appeal challenging his guilty plea to assault causing bodily injury. The court found that Hanson waived his claims regarding the right to counsel by entering a guilty plea, and therefore, the court lacked jurisdiction to hear the appeal.

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.

State of Iowa v. Jerry Christopher Johnson - Criminal Sentencing Appeal

The Iowa Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision to revoke Jerry Johnson's deferred judgment and sentence him to prison. The court found no abuse of discretion in the sentencing, citing Johnson's repeated probation violations, including absconding for nearly four years.

Drew Matthew Moir v. State of Iowa - Postconviction Relief Appeal

The Iowa Court of Appeals affirmed the denial of postconviction relief for Drew Matthew Moir. The court's decision was based on the postconviction court's credibility findings and the applicant's failure to demonstrate he would have demanded a trial with different counsel.

Court of Appeals Opinion on Postconviction Relief Denial

The Iowa Court of Appeals affirmed the denial of postconviction relief for Drew Matthew Moir. The court found that Moir failed to prove ineffective assistance of counsel regarding his waiver to adult court and that he would have demanded a trial, upholding the lower court's decision.