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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 - 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.

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.