Iowa Court of Appeals

Charles White v. State of Iowa - Postconviction Relief Denied

The Iowa Court of Appeals affirmed the denial of Charles White's application for postconviction relief. The court found that White's claims of ineffective assistance of counsel were not preserved and would also fail on the merits. This decision upholds the original convictions.

White v. State of Iowa - Post-Conviction Relief Appeal

The Iowa Court of Appeals affirmed the denial of Charles White's application for post-conviction relief. The court found that White's claims of ineffective assistance of counsel were not preserved and would have been rejected on the merits even if preserved.

Dakota Poland v. State of Iowa - Postconviction Relief Appeal

The Iowa Court of Appeals affirmed the denial of Dakota Poland's second postconviction relief application. The court found that Poland's application was time-barred by the statute of limitations, despite the lower court's ruling on other grounds.

Dakota Poland v. State of Iowa - Ineffective Counsel Claim

The Iowa Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision, dismissing Dakota Poland's second postconviction relief application. The court found the application time-barred by the three-year statute of limitations.

Washington v. State of Iowa - Postconviction Relief Appeal

The Iowa Court of Appeals affirmed the denial of Bobby Ray Washington's application for postconviction relief. The court found that Washington's ineffective-assistance-of-counsel claim was not preserved and that he failed to prove actual innocence.

Dormire v. State of Iowa - Sexual Abuse Conviction Affirmed

The Iowa Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's denial of postconviction relief for Caleb Dormire, who was convicted of sexual abuse in the second degree. The court found no merit in Dormire's arguments regarding ineffective trial counsel and newly discovered evidence.

Barnhardt v. State of Iowa - Appeal of Postconviction Relief Denial

The Iowa Court of Appeals affirmed the denial of Ryan Barnhardt's application for postconviction relief concerning his convictions for sexual abuse. Barnhardt alleged ineffective assistance of appellate counsel, but the court found no breach of duty.

Arreola v. State of Iowa - Postconviction Relief Application Dismissal

The Iowa Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of Jan De Jesus Coronel Arreola's application for postconviction relief and petition for writ of habeas corpus. The court found no error in the district court's decision.