Prosecutorial Obligations in Plea Agreements: Upholding Letter and Spirit in State v. Lopez Introduction State of Iowa v. Andrew James Lopez, 872 N.W.2d 159 (Iowa 2015), is a landmark case addressing...
Establishing the Limits of Medical Examiner Testimony: Reliance on Defendant Statements in State of Iowa v. Tyler Introduction In the landmark case of State of Iowa v. Hillary Lee Tyler (867 N.W.2d...
Juvenile Sentencing Guidelines: Iowa Supreme Court's Landmark Decision in State v. Seats Introduction In the seminal case of State of Iowa, Appellee, v. Damion John Seats, Appellant (865 N.W.2d 545,...
Hoffman v. Hoffman: Custody Modification and the Threshold for Substantial Change in Residence Introduction Parties Involved: Tracy Lynn Hoffman (Appellant) and Ernst Franklin Hoffman (Appellee)...
Balancing Privacy and Discovery: New Protocol for Mental Health Records in Tort Actions Established by Cameron Fagen v. Grand View University Introduction Cameron Fagen v. Grand View University, NPI...
Affirmation of Jury Instruction on Lascivious Acts: Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Claim Denied Introduction In the landmark case STATE of Iowa v. Max V. THORNDIKE (860 N.W.2d 316, 2015), the...
Affirmation of Automated Traffic Enforcement Ordinances Against Due Process and Preemption Claims: City of Sioux City v. Jacobsma Introduction In the landmark case City of Sioux City v. Michael Jon...
Affirmation of Indefinite Traditional Spousal Support in Iowa: In re The Marriage of Gust Introduction The case of In re The Marriage of Steven Michael Gust and Linda Leann Gust (858 N.W.2d 402)...
STATE of Iowa v. Ambrose: Upholding Acquittal-First Instructions and Malice Inferences Case: STATE of Iowa, Appellee, v. Kevin Deshay Ambrose Citation: 861 N.W.2d 550 Court: Supreme Court of Iowa...
Affirmation of Statutory Definitions in Juvenile Proceedings: In the Interest of J.C. v. D.C. Introduction The case of In the Interest of J.C., Minor Child. D.C., Father, Appellant. (857 N.W.2d 495)...
Mandatory Sentencing Reason Statements: Overruling Mudra and Alloway in Iowa Supreme Court's Decision in State v. Thompson Introduction State of Iowa v. Mark Aaron Thompson, 856 N.W.2d 915 (Iowa...
State v. Dudley: Restricting Expert Testimony on Victim Credibility in Child Sexual Abuse Cases Introduction State of Iowa v. Patrick Michael Dudley (856 N.W.2d 668, 2014) is a landmark decision by...
Enhancing Probationers' Privacy: The Iowa Supreme Court's Reinforcement of Warrant Requirements in State v. Short Introduction In State of Iowa v. Justin Dean Short (851 N.W.2d 474), the Supreme...
Nick Rhoades v. State of Iowa: Strengthening Factual Basis Requirements for Guilty Pleas under Iowa Code 709C.1 Introduction Nick Rhoades v. State of Iowa is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme...
Clarifying the Admissibility of Prior Bad Acts Evidence: State v. Putman Introduction In State of Iowa v. Ricky Lee Putman, 848 N.W.2d 1 (2014), the Supreme Court of Iowa addressed a critical issue...
Waiver of Sex Offender Registration for Juvenile Offenders: Insights from In the Interest of A.J.M. Introduction In the Interest of A.J.M., 847 N.W.2d 601 (Iowa Supreme Court, 2014), addresses the...
Methamphetamine Addiction and Child Welfare: Reevaluating Standards for 'Imminent' Neglect in Iowa Introduction The Supreme Court of Iowa addressed a critical issue in child welfare law concerning...
State v. Ross: Defining Separate Acts in Intimidation with a Dangerous Weapon and Addressing Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Introduction The case of State of Iowa v. Aki Malik Ross (845 N.W.2d...
Termination of Parental Rights Based on Inability to Provide Adequate Care: Analysis of In the Interest of A.M., Minor Child, 843 N.W.2d 100 (Iowa 2014) Introduction In the Interest of A.M., Minor...
Absence from Custody Recognized as a Lesser Included Offense of Escape: Analysis of STATE of Iowa v. David Lee Miller Introduction Parties Involved: Appellee: State of Iowa Appellant: David Lee...