Clarifying the 'Continuing Basis' in Ongoing Criminal Conduct: Iowa Supreme Court Sets New Precedent in State v. Crawford Introduction In State of Iowa v. Jordan McKim Crawford (974 N.W.2d 510,...
Resentencing Entitlements in the Presence of Sentencing Errors: The Wilbourn Case Introduction The case of State of Iowa v. Korki Ricoh Wilbourn (974 N.W.2d 58) adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...
Iowa Supreme Court Affirms Mandatory Certificate of Merit in Medical Malpractice Actions: Struck v. Mercy Health Services Introduction The case of Jacqueline Struck v. Mercy Health Services-Iowa...
Definition of "Indian Child" Under ICWA Affirmed in Z.K. Termination of Parental Rights Case Introduction The case of In the Interest of Z.K., Minor Child (973 N.W.2d 27) adjudicated by the Supreme...
Iowa Supreme Court Affirms Discretionary Sentencing Rights in Restitution and Incarceration for Habitual Offenders Introduction In State of Iowa v. Tiffany Sue McCalley, the Supreme Court of Iowa...
Clarifying Brady Obligations and Due Process in Long-Delayed Prosecutions: Cahill v. State Introduction In the landmark decision of State of Iowa v. Annette Dee Cahill, 972 N.W.2d 19 (Iowa 2022), the...
Supreme Court of Iowa Recognizes Transitional Alimony: A New Era in Spousal Support Introduction In the landmark case In re the Marriage of Suraj George Pazhoor and Hancy Chennikkara Pazhoor (971...
Enforcing Plea Agreements: Iowa Supreme Court Reinforces Prosecutor's Duty to Honor Sentencing Recommendations Introduction The Supreme Court of Iowa, in the case of State of Iowa v. Shane Michael...
Impact of Improper Jury Instructions on Sexual Abuse Convictions: STATE OF IOWA v. JUSTICE MATHIS Introduction In the landmark case of STATE OF IOWA, Appellee, v. JUSTICE MATHIS, Appellant (971...
Direct Appellate Review of Sufficiency of Evidence: State of Iowa v. Crawford Introduction In State of Iowa v. Randy Allen Crawford, 972 N.W.2d 189 (Iowa Supreme Court, 2022), the Iowa Supreme Court...
New Precedent on Delayed Appeals and Competency Hearings in Iowa Introduction The case of State of Iowa v. Dantreyon Levon Newman (970 N.W.2d 866) adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Iowa on March 4,...
Admissibility of Prior Bad Acts Evidence in Sexual Abuse Cases: Insights from State of Iowa v. Kevin Jon Thoren Introduction In the significant case of State of Iowa v. Kevin Jon Thoren, the Supreme...
Precedent on Termination of Parental Rights: In the Interest of L.B., Minor Child (970 N.W.2d 311) Introduction The Supreme Court of Iowa, in the case In the Interest of L.B., Minor Child (970 N.W.2d...
State v. Davis: Affirming the Right of Allocution and Delayed Appeals under Iowa Code §814.6A Introduction In State of Iowa v. George Davis, 969 N.W.2d 783 (Iowa 2022), the Supreme Court of Iowa...
Finality of Partial Convictions in Multicount Indictments: State v. Lacey Introduction State of Iowa v. Latrice L. Lacey, 968 N.W.2d 792 (Iowa Supreme Court, 2021), represents a pivotal case in...
Requiring Prejudice in Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Claims: Anna Sothman v. State of Iowa Introduction The Supreme Court of Iowa, in the case of Anna Sothman v. State of Iowa (967 N.W.2d 512,...
Clarifying Actual and Constructive Possession in Controlled Substance Cases: State v. Michael James Jones Introduction State of Iowa v. Michael James Jones, 967 N.W.2d 336 (Iowa 2021), represents a...
Establishing Standards for Delayed Appeals in Termination of Parental Rights Cases Introduction The case of In the Interest of W.T., Minor Child, J.L., Father, Appellant (967 N.W.2d 315) adjudicated...
Supreme Court of Iowa Establishes Disability Benefits as Income, Not Marital Property Introduction In Re the Marriage of Matthew Tait Miller and Karri Ann Miller, 966 N.W.2d 630 (Iowa 2021), marks a...
Iowa Supreme Court Clarifies Rape Shield Law's Constitutional Rights Exception in State v. Montgomery Introduction In the landmark case of State of Iowa v. Michael D. Montgomery, 966 N.W.2d 641 (Iowa...