Indecent Exposure via Surveillance: Affirming Knowledge Requirements under Iowa Code § 709.9 Introduction The Supreme Court of Iowa, in the case of State of Iowa v. Troy Harley Jorgensen (758 N.W.2d...
Duty of Defense Counsel to Investigate Mental Health in Accidental Death Cases: Anfinson v. State of Iowa Introduction Anfinson v. State of Iowa, 758 N.W.2d 496 (Iowa 2008), is a pivotal case...
Kern v. Palmer College of Chiropractic: Redefining 'For Cause' Termination Standards Introduction Kern v. Palmer College of Chiropractic is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of Iowa on...
State v. Bentley: Upholding Conviction Through Circumstantial Evidence and Consecutive Sentencing for Deterrence Introduction State of Iowa v. Roger Paul Bentley is a significant judicial decision...
Balancing Traditional and Rehabilitative Spousal Support: Insights from In re the Marriage of Becker Introduction The case of In re the Marriage of Laura Lynne Becker and Fred Harold Becker (756...
Non-Preemption of Municipal Automated Traffic Enforcement Ordinances: Analysis of City of Davenport v. Thomas J. Seymour Introduction The case of City of Davenport v. Thomas J. Seymour (755 N.W.2d...
Iowa Supreme Court Sets New Precedent on Real Party in Interest and Force Majeure Clause Interpretation Introduction The case The Pillsbury Company, Inc. v. Wells Dairy, Inc. (752 N.W.2d 430)...
Strict Enforcement of Plea Agreements: Implications from STATE of Iowa v. Gregory Allen Bearse Introduction STATE of Iowa v. Gregory Allen Bearse, 748 N.W.2d 211 (Iowa 2008), is a landmark decision...
Iowa Supreme Court Defines Limits on Admitting Prior Drug Convictions for Impeaching Defendant's Credibility Introduction In the case of State of Iowa v. Richard Leroy Parker, the Supreme Court of...
Effective Assistance of Counsel in Rape-Shield Law Context: Millam v. State of Iowa Introduction In Thomas S. Millam v. State of Iowa, 745 N.W.2d 719 (Iowa 2008), the Supreme Court of Iowa addressed...
Admissibility of Prior Sexual Abuse Evidence Involving Same Victim: Insights from State v. Reyes Introduction The case of State of Iowa v. Raymond Reyes, 744 N.W.2d 95 (Iowa 2008), addresses critical...
Clarifying the Use of Prior Convictions in Felony Classification and Habitual Offender Sentencing: State v. Maxwell Introduction The case of State of Iowa v. Gregory Eugene Maxwell (743 N.W.2d 185)...
Affirmation of Joint Physical Care in In re The Marriage of Berning: Implications for Custody Determinations in Iowa Introduction The appellate case In re The Marriage of Sheri R. Berning and Vernon...
Establishing Equity in Premarital Asset Appreciation and Debt Dissipation: Insights from In re the Marriage of Fennelly and Breckenfelder Introduction The case of In re the Marriage of Michele Renee...
Rethinking Joint Physical Care in Child Custody: Insights from In re The Marriage of Hansen 1. Introduction The case of In re The Marriage of Hansen (733 N.W.2d 683) adjudicated by the Supreme Court...
Legal Commentary: Proper Application of Substantial Evidence Standard in Workers' Compensation Cases Introduction The case of John Arndt v. City of Le Claire and Highland Insurance Group (728 N.W.2d...
Supreme Court of Iowa Affirms Primary Physical Care Amidst Domestic Abuse Concerns Introduction The case of In re Marriage of Holly A. Hynick and Bradley L. Hynick, 727 N.W.2d 575 (Iowa 2007),...
Strengthening Security and Valuation Standards in Equitable Divorce Settlements: Keener v. Keener Introduction In re the Marriage of Jody L. Keener and Connie H. Keener, 728 N.W.2d 188 (Iowa 2007),...
Admissibility of Evidence from Third-Party Consent Searches Post-Initial Illegal Entry: Insights from State of Iowa v. James Alan Lane Introduction In the landmark case of State of Iowa v. James Alan...
Imposition of Probation Conditions Based on Prior Convictions: Analysis of State v. Valin Introduction State of Iowa v. Christopher Lawrence Valin, 724 N.W.2d 440 (Iowa, 2006), addresses a critical...