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Iowa Supreme Court · No. 21-1891
State of Iowa v. Lasondra A. Johnson
Decided May 31, 2024 · appeal from Black Hawk County · Criminal
What the court decided
AI summary The defendant challenged a conviction for assault and the resulting prison sentence, arguing that the jury was given incorrect instructions regarding a self-defense claim. The defendant also argued that the sentencing process was improper. The court vacated the previous decision and sent the case back to the district court for further proceedings.1
Result: DECISION OF COURT OF APPEALS VACATED; DISTRICT COURT JUDGMENT REVERSED AND REMANDED
The court’s own summary
Lasondra Johnson seeks further review after the court of appeals affirmed her conviction for assault causing injury and affirmed her prison sentence. Johnson argues the court of appeals erred when it determined the district court accurately instructed the jury regarding Johnson’s justification defense. Johnson further argues the court of appeals erred in finding the district court did not apply a fixed sentencing policy or rely on improper considerations.
Holding: The defendant seeks further review of the court of appeals ruling that affirmed the district court’s conviction and sentence for assault causing injury. DECISION OF COURT OF APPEALS VACATED; DISTRICT COURT JUDGMENT REVERSED AND REMANDED.
Judges
- Written by Justice Matthew McDermott
- Trial judge: Joel A. Dalrymple, Black Hawk County
Iowa Code it cites
§704.1§704.2A§704.3§707.2§708.2
Each links to the bills that change that chapter.