Iowa Case Commentaries

Admissibility of Prior Bad Acts in Domestic Assault Cases: Insights from STATE of Iowa v. Nathaniel Taylor

Date: Nov 20, 2004

Admissibility of Prior Bad Acts in Domestic Assault Cases: Insights from STATE of Iowa v. Nathaniel Taylor Introduction STATE of Iowa v. Nathaniel Taylor (689 N.W.2d 116), adjudicated by the Supreme...

Apportionment of Disability Benefits and Recognition of Spousal Lost Wages in Workers' Compensation: Mycogen Seeds v. Sands

Date: Sep 22, 2004

Apportionment of Disability Benefits and Recognition of Spousal Lost Wages in Workers' Compensation: Mycogen Seeds v. Sands Introduction Mycogen Seeds, Employer and Ace USA, Insurer in Novation for...

Reforming Negligent Hiring and Supervision Standards: Analysis of Kiesau v. Bantz

Date: Sep 2, 2004

Reforming Negligent Hiring and Supervision Standards: Analysis of Kiesau v. Bantz Introduction The Supreme Court of Iowa, in the landmark case Crystal Kiesau v. Tracey Bantz, Buchanan County, Iowa,...

Iowa Supreme Court Redefines 'Actual Malice' in Defamation Cases: Barreca v. Nickolas Establishes New Standard

Date: Jun 17, 2004

Iowa Supreme Court Redefines 'Actual Malice' in Defamation Cases: Barreca v. Nickolas Establishes New Standard Introduction The case of Frank Barreca and The Factory, L.L.C. v. George T. Nickolas and...

Iowa Supreme Court Limits Administrative Rulemaking on Tied-House Prohibitions in Alcoholic Beverage Distribution

Date: May 13, 2004

Iowa Supreme Court Limits Administrative Rulemaking on Tied-House Prohibitions in Alcoholic Beverage Distribution Introduction In the landmark case of Dave AUEN And Ike Auen Distributing Company,...

Intent to Personally Manufacture: Redefining Precursor Possession in Iowa Law

Date: May 13, 2004

Intent to Personally Manufacture: Redefining Precursor Possession in Iowa Law Introduction State of Iowa v. Kirby Joe Truesdell, 679 N.W.2d 611 (Iowa 2004), presents a pivotal moment in Iowa's legal...

Mandatory Judicial Inquiry into Communication Breakdowns between Defendant and Counsel

Date: Apr 8, 2004

Mandatory Judicial Inquiry into Communication Breakdowns between Defendant and Counsel Introduction In the landmark case of State of Iowa v. Edward Ochoa Tejeda (677 N.W.2d 744), the Supreme Court of...

Strict Enforcement of Iowa Rule of Evidence 5.404(b) in STATE OF IOWA v. ANDREW M. SULLIVAN

Date: Apr 8, 2004

Strict Enforcement of Iowa Rule of Evidence 5.404(b) in STATE OF IOWA v. ANDREW M. SULLIVAN Introduction STATE OF IOWA, Appellee, v. ANDREW MARCUS SULLIVAN, 679 N.W.2d 19, adjudicated on April 7,...

Enhancing Plea Challenge Preservation: Insights from State v. Kathy Anne Meron

Date: Feb 26, 2004

Enhancing Plea Challenge Preservation: Insights from State v. Kathy Anne Meron Introduction The case of State of Iowa v. Kathy Anne Meron, 675 N.W.2d 537 (Iowa 2004), addresses critical issues...

Insufficient Grounds for Traffic Stops: Iowa Supreme Court in State v. Tague Sets Significant Precedent

Date: Feb 26, 2004

Insufficient Grounds for Traffic Stops: Iowa Supreme Court in State v. Tague Sets Significant Precedent Introduction In the landmark case State of Iowa v. Steven Eugene Tague, decided on February 25,...

Iowa Supreme Court Reinforces Equal Protection in Taxation of Gambling Enterprises

Date: Feb 4, 2004

Iowa Supreme Court Reinforces Equal Protection in Taxation of Gambling Enterprises Introduction In the landmark case of Racing Association of Central Iowa, Iowa Greyhound Association, Dubuque Racing...

Iowa Supreme Court Upholds Aiding and Abetting Vehicular Homicide Conviction: Emphasizing Recklessness Requirement

Date: Jan 23, 2004

Iowa Supreme Court Upholds Aiding and Abetting Vehicular Homicide Conviction: Emphasizing Recklessness Requirement Introduction In the case of State of Iowa v. Melvin Ray Dalton (674 N.W.2d 111,...

Mutual Consent Required for Disposition of Frozen Embryos in Marital Dissolutions

Date: Dec 18, 2003

Mutual Consent Required for Disposition of Frozen Embryos in Marital Dissolutions Introduction In the landmark case of In re the Marriage of Arthur Lee Witten III and Tamera Jean Witten, the Supreme...

In-Court Colloquy Required for Jury Trial Waivers: Analysis of State v. Liddell, 672 N.W.2d 805

Date: Dec 18, 2003

In-Court Colloquy Required for Jury Trial Waivers: Analysis of State v. Liddell, 672 N.W.2d 805 Introduction State of Iowa v. Keteris Liddell, 672 N.W.2d 805 (2003), is a landmark decision by the...

Revising Standards for Granting New Trials in Second-Degree Murder Cases: Insights from STATE v. REEVES

Date: Oct 9, 2003

Revising Standards for Granting New Trials in Second-Degree Murder Cases: Insights from STATE v. REEVES Introduction State of Iowa v. Valerie Lynn Reeves, 670 N.W.2d 199 (Iowa 2003), is a significant...

Ensuring the Validity of Guilty Pleas: The Landmark Decision in State of Iowa v. Theresa Loye

Date: Oct 9, 2003

Ensuring the Validity of Guilty Pleas: The Landmark Decision in State of Iowa v. Theresa Loye Introduction The case of State of Iowa, Appellee, v. Theresa Lynne Loye, (670 N.W.2d 141) adjudicated by...

Constructive Possession Requires Proven Dominion and Control: Insights from State v. Bash

Date: Oct 9, 2003

Constructive Possession Requires Proven Dominion and Control: Insights from State v. Bash Introduction State of Iowa v. Patricia Lynn Bash (670 N.W.2d 135) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...

Graves v. State: Strengthening Protections Against Prosecutorial Misconduct and Ensuring Effective Counsel in Criminal Trials

Date: Sep 5, 2003

Graves v. State: Strengthening Protections Against Prosecutorial Misconduct and Ensuring Effective Counsel in Criminal Trials Introduction Graves v. State, 668 N.W.2d 860 (Iowa 2003), is a landmark...

Iowa Supreme Court Establishes Precedent on Implied Assertions as Hearsay in Controlled Substance Cases

Date: Sep 5, 2003

Iowa Supreme Court Establishes Precedent on Implied Assertions as Hearsay in Controlled Substance Cases Introduction In the landmark case of State of Iowa v. Brett Preston Dullard, decided on...

Mental Anguish Recognized as "Torture" in First-Degree Kidnapping: Iowa Supreme Court's Landmark Decision

Date: Sep 5, 2003

Mental Anguish Recognized as "Torture" in First-Degree Kidnapping: Iowa Supreme Court's Landmark Decision Introduction The case of State of Iowa v. Larry Dean White (668 N.W.2d 850) represents a...