Iowa Case Commentaries

Interpretation of "Violating This Subsection": Enhanced Sentencing in Iowa v. DeCamp

Date: Feb 15, 2001

Interpretation of "Violating This Subsection": Enhanced Sentencing in Iowa v. DeCamp Introduction State of Iowa v. Gary Dean DeCAMP (622 N.W.2d 290) is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of...

Strict Adherence to Evidentiary Rules and the Confrontation Clause: An Analysis of State v. Castaneda

Date: Jan 19, 2001

Strict Adherence to Evidentiary Rules and the Confrontation Clause: An Analysis of State of Iowa v. John Castaneda (621 N.W.2d 435) Introduction The case of State of Iowa v. John Castaneda, decided...

Establishing Legal Malice in Workers' Compensation Bad Faith Claims: Insights from Gibson v. ITT Hartford Insurance Company

Date: Jan 19, 2001

Establishing Legal Malice in Workers' Compensation Bad Faith Claims: Insights from Gibson v. ITT Hartford Insurance Company Introduction In Gibson v. ITT Hartford Insurance Company, the Supreme Court...

Judicial Review Authority in Consolidated Disability Proceedings: Insights from IBP, Inc. v. Harpole

Date: Jan 19, 2001

Judicial Review Authority in Consolidated Disability Proceedings: Insights from IBP, Inc. v. Harpole Introduction In the landmark case of IBP, Inc. v. Linda Harpole, the Supreme Court of Iowa...

Custody Modification Burden of Proof Affirmed in Long-Distance Relocation: In re The Marriage of Thielges

Date: Dec 23, 2000

Custody Modification Burden of Proof Affirmed in Long-Distance Relocation: In re The Marriage of Thielges Introduction The case of In re The Marriage of Elnora R. Thielges and Brian Thielges (623...

Affirmation of the Sexually Violent Predator Act as a Civil Commitment Mechanism

Date: Dec 21, 2000

Affirmation of the Sexually Violent Predator Act as a Civil Commitment Mechanism Introduction In the case of IN RE THE DETENTION OF DANIEL E. GARREN, Appellant, decided by the Supreme Court of Iowa...

Affirmation of Proper Consideration of Pre-Sentence Information in Sentencing Decisions: State of Iowa v. Christopher R. Grandberry

Date: Nov 17, 2000

Affirmation of Proper Consideration of Pre-Sentence Information in Sentencing Decisions: State of Iowa v. Christopher R. Grandberry, 619 N.W.2d 399 (Iowa 2000) Introduction In the landmark case State...

Iowa Supreme Court Establishes Broader Interpretation of Reasonable Cause in Terry Stops

Date: Nov 17, 2000

Iowa Supreme Court Establishes Broader Interpretation of Reasonable Cause in Terry Stops Introduction In the landmark case of State of Iowa v. Keith Heminover, the Supreme Court of Iowa addressed...

Municipal Recycling Programs Do Not Violate Iowa Competition Laws

Date: Oct 12, 2000

Municipal Recycling Programs Do Not Violate Iowa Competition Laws Introduction The case of Donald Crippen, Joan Crippen, and Barbara Maitland, d/b/a HMR Home and Business Recyclers v. City of Cedar...

Admissibility of Settlement Evidence: Graber v. City of Ankeny

Date: Sep 8, 2000

Admissibility of Settlement Evidence: Graber v. City of Ankeny Introduction Graber v. City of Ankeny, 616 N.W.2d 633 (Iowa 2000) is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Iowa that...

Iowa Supreme Court Establishes Limits on Search Incident to Citation and Rejects Good Faith Exception

Date: Sep 8, 2000

Iowa Supreme Court Establishes Limits on Search Incident to Citation and Rejects Good Faith Exception Introduction In State of Iowa v. Heather M. Cline, 617 N.W.2d 277 (2000), the Supreme Court of...

Affirmation of Aiding and Abetting in Second-Degree Murder: State v. Tangie

Date: Sep 8, 2000

Affirmation of Aiding and Abetting in Second-Degree Murder: State of Iowa v. Evelyn Lou Tangie Introduction State of Iowa v. Evelyn Lou Tangie is a significant judicial decision rendered by the...

Willful and Wanton Conduct in Pharmacy Dispensing Errors: McClure v. Walgreen Co.

Date: Jul 7, 2000

Willful and Wanton Conduct in Pharmacy Dispensing Errors: McClure v. Walgreen Co. Introduction In the landmark case of Shari G. McClure v. Walgreen Co. (613 N.W.2d 225, 2000), the Supreme Court of...

Possession of a Dangerous Weapon as a Basis for Second-Degree Burglary: Insights from State v. Oetken

Date: Jul 7, 2000

Possession of a Dangerous Weapon as a Basis for Second-Degree Burglary: Insights from State v. Oetken Introduction In the landmark case of State of Iowa v. Ryan Oetken, decided by the Supreme Court...

Merger of Convictions in Iowa: State v. Lambert Establishes Critical Precedent

Date: Jul 7, 2000

Merger of Convictions in Iowa: State v. Lambert Establishes Critical Precedent Introduction The landmark case of State of Iowa v. Jerry Michael Lambert, 612 N.W.2d 810 (2000), adjudicated by the...

Wrongful Termination and Public Policy: Insights from TOM FITZGERALD v. SALSBURY CHEMICAL, INC.

Date: Jul 7, 2000

Wrongful Termination and Public Policy: Insights from TOM FITZGERALD v. SALSBURY CHEMICAL, INC. Introduction The case of TOM FITZGERALD v. SALSBURY CHEMICAL, INC., decided by the Supreme Court of...

Termination of Parental Rights in the Interest of Minor Children: A Comprehensive Analysis of In the Interest of C.B. and G.L., Minor Children, H.W.

Date: Jun 2, 2000

Termination of Parental Rights in the Interest of Minor Children: A Comprehensive Analysis of In the Interest of C.B. and G.L., Minor Children, H.W. 1. Introduction The case of In the Interest of...

Affirmation of Second-Degree Murder Conviction: Standards for Continuance and Counsel Effectiveness in Iowa v. Artzer

Date: Apr 27, 2000

Affirmation of Second-Degree Murder Conviction: Standards for Continuance and Counsel Effectiveness in Iowa v. Artzer Introduction In the landmark case of State of Iowa v. Larry Joe Artzer (609...

Iowa Supreme Court Establishes Liability Standards in Supplying Alcohol to Minors: State v. Rohm

Date: Apr 27, 2000

Iowa Supreme Court Establishes Liability Standards in Supplying Alcohol to Minors: State v. Rohm Introduction The case of State of Iowa v. Katherine Rohm (609 N.W.2d 504) adjudicated by the Supreme...

Affirming Mandatory $150,000 Restitution in Involuntary Manslaughter: State v. Klawonn

Date: Apr 27, 2000

Affirming Mandatory $150,000 Restitution in Involuntary Manslaughter: State v. Klawonn Introduction State of Iowa v. Ryan Klawonn, 609 N.W.2d 515 (Iowa 2000), is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...