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Iowa Code § 814.28 General verdicts.
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When the prosecution relies on multiple or alternative theories to prove the commission of a public offense, a jury may return a general verdict. If the jury returns a general verdict, an appellate court shall not set aside or reverse such a verdict on the basis of a defective or…
Iowa Code § 814.29 Guilty pleas — challenges.
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If a defendant challenges a guilty plea based on an alleged defect in the plea proceedings, the plea shall not be vacated unless the defendant demonstrates that the defendant more likely than not would not have pled guilty if the defect had not occurred. The burden applies whethe…
Iowa Code § 814.3 Appeals in cases involving more than one defendant.
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When defendants are tried jointly, they may seek discretionary review or may appeal separately or may join. The appellate court may, in the interest of justice, consolidate appeals or applications for discretionary review. [R60, §4917; C73, §4526; C97, §5451; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39,…
Iowa Code § 814.5 The state as appellant or applicant.
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1. Right of appeal is granted the state from: a. An order dismissing an indictment, information, or any count thereof. b. A judgment for the defendant on a motion to the indictment or the information. c. An order arresting judgment or granting a new trial. 2. Discretionary review…