Warrant ruled valid in Iowa County marijuana raid
The Iowa Supreme Court refused to overturn Floyd and Cindy Groff’s drug convictions after a search warrant was issued using false information. The court adopted a federal-style standard, finding innocent errors do not invalidate a warrant, while two justices dissented. The Groffs were convicted of marijuana possession with intent to deliver.
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Court won’t intervene in Linn case on work release rights
The Iowa Supreme Court refused to review the revocation of Richard A. Dougherty's work release. It held he lacked standing to challenge the revocation in court and must use the Iowa Administrative Procedures Act procedures as the exclusive method for appealing state agency actions.
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Judge Ira Morrison’s prison term upheld for extortion
The Iowa appeals court rejected Morrison’s challenge to a five year sentence from Washington County Judge James Havercamp. Morrison pleaded guilty to extortion for offering probation to a female defendant in exchange for services as a narcotics informant. He argued for probation, claiming judgment was to set an example due to his status as a judge. The court affirmed that his position and the crime’s seriousness justified no probation.
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Conviction Upheld in Zwingle Slaying Case
The Iowa Supreme Court upheld Maquoketa man Clayton Manning's first degree murder conviction for the Jan 2, 1981 death of Phil Clary of Zwingle. Manning argued evidence seized without a warrant. court noted privacy in jail may not extend to cells but ruled the evidence was in plain view.
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