Supreme Court voids Cresco woman's manslaughter conviction
The Iowa Supreme Court overturned Pamela Christianson’s involuntary manslaughter conviction, ruling police lacked reasonable grounds for a blood alcohol test and could not rely on inevitable discovery. The 1998 crash killed Todd Borlaug near Cresco. case remanded for new trial without BAC evidence.
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Rod Boshart
Des Moines Bureau
Des Moines
Iowa Supreme Court
Cresco
Pamela Mary Christianson
Todd Borlaug
Lawler
Christianson
Howard County
Iowa
Rick Busch
Borlaug
Buss
Joseph Haskovec
Iowa Supreme Court upholds sexual predator law
The Iowa Supreme Court rejected challenges to the states sexual predator law, affirming allows civil commitment in mental health facilities for repeat offenders after prison. Justices ruled the law serves public protection and treatment interests, addressing cases from Webster and Linn counties.
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Des Moines
Iowa Supreme Court
High Court
Webster
Linn
Webster County
Harold Williams
Williams
Linn County
Andrew Gaal
District Court
Clinton marina grant funds set for improvements
A $100,000 federal grant is approved for Clinton marina improvements. The money will cover engineering design and permitting to develop a first class marina in Joyce Slough and the harbor between Joyce and Willow Islands. The Aben Marche Group, the engineering firm, will meet with boaters city leaders and the marina task force.
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Clinton
Joyce Slough
Joyce and
Willow Islands
Alan Root
Marina Task Force
Abenmarche Group
Marina
Linn case clarifies arrest warrant limits on search
Iowa Supreme Court divided ruled police may not rely on an arrest warrant to enter a motel room when the sought person is outside or attempting to surrender. The decision overruled Kubit's conviction for marijuana residue found in a wastebasket after officers forced entry to confirm her identity.
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Rod Boshart
Des Moines Bureau
DES Moines
Iowa Supreme Court
Linn County
Danette Marie Kubit
Shady Acres
Kubit
Scott County
Bruce Snell Jr
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