Clarifying Sentencing Discretion in Mixed Offense Cases: Analysis of Millsap v. State Introduction Millsap v. State, 704 N.W.2d 426 (Iowa 2005), is a landmark case from the Supreme Court of Iowa that...
Evaluating the Consideration of Future Trust Interests in Marital Property Division: Insights from In re Rhinehart Introduction The dissolution of marriage often entails complex considerations...
STATE v. MARTIN: Clarifying Ineffective Assistance of Counsel in Evidentiary Tag Challenges Introduction In the case of State of Iowa v. Edward Martin, III (704 N.W.2d 665, Iowa Supreme Court, 2005),...
Waiver of Physician-Patient Privilege through Independent Consent in OWI Cases: State v. Demaray Introduction State of Iowa v. Jay Edward Demaray, 704 N.W.2d 60 (Iowa 2005), is a landmark case that...
Iowa Supreme Court Upholds Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies and Grants Jury Trial Rights in McELROY v. STATE Introduction The case of Julie DeVall McELROY v. STATE of Iowa and Iowa State...
Affirmation of Employment-Related Practices Exclusion and Individual Coverage under Liability Insurance: Talen and Farmer's Savings Bank v. Employers Mutual and Minnesota Fire Introduction The case...
Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Co. v. Bellville: Upholding Insurer's Reasonable Basis in Underinsured Motorist Bad Faith Claims Introduction In the landmark case of Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company...
Guidelines for Joinder in Termination of Parental Rights Appeals: Insights from In the Interest of D.G. and L.G., Minor Children Introduction The case of In the Interest of D.G. and L.G., Minor...
Supreme Court of Iowa Upholds Residency Restrictions on Convicted Sex Offenders: Implications for Due Process and Public Safety Introduction In the landmark case of State of Iowa v. Keith Frederick...
Timeliness of Appeals in Dissolution Proceedings: In Re the Marriage of Debra Kay Okland and Timothy Wayne Okland Introduction The case of In Re the Marriage of Debra Kay Okland and Timothy Wayne...
Affirmation of Lack of Remorse as a Sentencing Factor in Alford Pleas – Iowa Supreme Court Establishes Precedent Introduction The case of STATE of Iowa v. Tracye Jaymes Knight, reported as 701 N.W.2d...
Enhancing Tribal Notification Compliance in Parental Rights Termination: In the Interest of R.E.K.F. Introduction The case titled In the Interest of R.E.K.F., Minor Child, G.F., Father, Appellant...
State of Iowa v. Philo: Establishing Clear Standards for "Participating in a Public Offense" under Felony Eluding Statute Introduction State of Iowa v. Mark Thomas Philo, 697 N.W.2d 481, adjudicated...
Supreme Court of Iowa Affirms Probable Cause in Vehicle Search for Controlled Substance Possession Introduction In the landmark case of State of Iowa v. Frederick Darnell Carter (696 N.W.2d 31), the...
Iowa Supreme Court Establishes Strict Guidelines on Admitting Prior Convictions: State v. Henderson Introduction In the landmark case of State of Iowa v. Argilee Henderson, reported in 696 N.W.2d 5...
Division of Workers' Compensation Benefits in Divorce: Iowa Supreme Court's Landmark Decision Introduction The Supreme Court of Iowa, in the case In re the Marriage of Deann Patricia Schriner and...
Williams v. State: Affirming Conviction on Sufficient Evidence and Rejecting Ineffective Assistance Claim Introduction Williams v. State (695 N.W.2d 23) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme...
Porter v. Smidt: Iowa Supreme Court Clarifies Burden-Shifting in Pregnancy Discrimination and Contractual Breach Cases Introduction Porter v. Smidt, 695 N.W.2d 9 (Iowa 2005), is a significant case...
Affirmation of Traditional Alimony in Long-Term Marriage with Disability Considerations Introduction The case of In re the Marriage of Donna and Scott Anliker examines the dissolution of a nearly...
Inference of Intent in Enticement Statutes: Analysis of STATE of Iowa v. Quinn Introduction STATE of Iowa v. Ryan Patrick Quinn, 691 N.W.2d 403, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Iowa on February...