Iowa Verdicts & Court Cases

United States of America v. Yoni Duenas

Sioux City, Iowa, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with unlawful transportation of firearms in violation of 18 U.S.C. 922(g)(1). Digested by: Kent Morlan On January 2, 2026, just before midnight, a Lyon County Sheriff’s Deputy initiated a traffic stop for an equipmen

United States of America v. Daniel Thomas Coldewey

Council Buffs, Iowa, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant distribution of a controlled substance resulting in serious bodily innjury - Lesser Included Offense (Fentanyl). Digested by: Kent Morlan Daniel Thomas Coldewey, 33, distributed counterfeit pills containing fentanyl in the

United States of America v. Bryon David Manning

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with criminal contempt in violation of 18 U.S.C. 401(3). Reported by Kent Morlan Bryon David Manning, age 21, from Dubuque, Iowa, refused to testify before a grand jury. Manning, who was previously convicted of bu

United States of America v. Metallie Leigh Gillette

Davenport, Iowa, criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendant charged with sexual exploitation of a child in violation of 18 U.S.C. 2251 and distribution of child pornography in violation of 18 U.S.C. 2252. Reported by Kent Morlan Metallie Leigh Gillette, 27, created child sexual abuse m

United States of America v. Dalton Lee Hagen

Waterloo, Iowa criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with unlawful transportation of firearms in violaiton of 18 USC 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(8). Reported by Kent Morlan In January 2025, law enforcement officers were investigating a burglary. Officers learned that Dalton Lee

United States of America v. Henry J. Schappert,

Des Moines, Iowa, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with making false statements on a PPP loan application and false declarations during subsequent bankruptcy proceedings. Reported by Kent Morlan Henry J. Schappert, 57, operated a business called Allied Exteriors. In M

United States of America v. Henry J. Schapper

Des Moines, Iowa, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with making fraudulent loan in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1014, make a false oath and committing bribery in violation of 18 U.S.C. 152. Reported by: Kent Morlan Henry J. Schappert, 57, operated a business called Allied

United States of America v. Eric Leo Newsom

Cedar Rapids, Iowan criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with tampered with an assisted living resident’s prescription pain medication. By Kent Morlan Eric Leo Newsom, age 34, from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, diverted narcotics from his current and former patients. One of his

State of Iowa v. Jose Luis Rodriguez

Des Moimes, Iowa, criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with first-degree murder. By Kent Morlan Jose Luis Rodriguez, age 20, accused of shooting and killing a 16-year-old boy.

United States of America v. Jodi Dyan Spargur-Tate

Des Moines, Iowa, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with theft from an Iowa nonprofit receiving federal funds. Jodi Dyan Spargur-Tate, 55, was employed by Children and Families of Iowa (CFI) between 2015 and 2022. During her time as Program Director, Spargur-Tate submitte

State of Iowa v. Dillon Michael Heilier

Waukon, Iowa, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with theft by taking of a vehicle that was reported stolen in Wisconsin. At approximately 7:30 in the morning on October 1, 2023, Heiller parked an orange 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV bearing Wisconsin license plates in front

United States of America v. Ashley Thompson

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with assault with intent to commit murder. Ashley Thompson, age 38, from Tama, Iowa, admitted that on January 14, 2024, she assaulted a woman on the Meskwaki Settlement near Tama, Iowa. Thompson was in another person�

United States of America v. Alexander Warren Dehogues

Davenport, Iowa criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with sexual exploitation of a child. Alexander Warren Dehogues, 35, secretly recorded two minor children in stages of undress and saved those recordings to his electronic devices. A forensic examination of electronic device

United States of America v. Pry’Shayn Mosley

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with sexual exploitation of children and possession of child pornography. Pry’Shayn Mosley, 21, from Fort Dodge, Iowa, admitted that between May 2022 and October 2022 he enticed two minors under the age of 18 to engag

United States of America v. Ricardo Wiley Steward

Davenport, Iowa, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with drug possession with intent to distribute. In February 2025, Ricardo Wiley Steward, 46, a felon, illegally possessed a loaded, stolen pistol, at a residence in Coralville. Additionally, Steward sold marijuana from 202

United States of America v. Wenona Oropeza

Woodbury, Iowa, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to distribute controlled substance. A number of times over one year in 2024-2025, Wenona Oropeza, 48, from Omaha, Nebraska, would have other persons drive her from Omaha, Nebraska to Sioux Falls, South Dako

Monica Perkins v. City of Des Mmonies, et al.

Des Moines, Iowa, personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff on a civil rights violation theory. When Deputy Tart fired, Perkins was approximately sixty to seventy-five feet away from him and standing on the road outside her daughter’s vehicle. As Perkins describes the situation, she was

United States of America v. Joseph Lee Rhodes

Davenport, Iowa, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession of child pornography. Joseph Lee Rhodes, Jr., 41, of Muscatine County, was detained pending trial today in connection with an indictment charging him with five counts of transportation of child pornography.

Rosemary Loper v. Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center

Des Moines, Iowa, personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff on a medical malpractice claim. 147.140 Expert witness — certificate of merit affidavit. 1. a. In any action for personal injury or wrongful death against a health care provider basedupontheallegednegligenceinthepracticeofthat

State of Iowa v. Devon Jackson

Des Moines, Iowa, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with sexually abusing a teenager. Devon Jackson, 23, is charged with one count of third-degree sex abuse.

State of Iowa v. Devon Jackson

Des Moines, Iowa, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with sexually abused a minor multiple times in 2025.

United States of America v. Cleveland Stephens, a/k/a “Schmitty”

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to distribute controlled substances. Cleveland Stephens, a/k/a “Schmitty,” age 63, from Cedar Rapids, sold pounds of methamphetamine to multiple people. In October 2022, he was in a car that was st

United States of America v. Michael Clark

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession of firearms by a prohibited person. Clark applied for a weapons permit in 2018, and a sheriff’s office informed him that he was prohibited from possessing guns. In June 2024, while officers were in Cl

United States of America v. Shawn Zak

Sioux City, Iowa, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to distribute controlled substance and unlawful transportation of a firearm. Shawn Zak, 32, from Carroll, Iowa, admitted that from June 2025 through September 2025, he and others conspired to distribute mo

United States of America v. Bryan Keith Rainey, Jr.

Des Moines, Iowa, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with unlawful transportation of firearms. Bryan Keith Rainey, Jr., 20, and two co-conspirators fired at least 36 rounds of ammunition at a Des Moines residence occupied by two children and their mother on December 16, 20

State of Iowa v. Sie Jones

Des Moines, Iowa, criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with willful injury causing serious injury, assault on a police officer, third-degree criminal mischief, and interference with Official Acts. Sie Jones, age 25, was accused of assault and battering a 61-year-old man and p

Waterloo, Iowa, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with making a false statement during purchase of firearm. Prescott bought three handguns from a licensed firearms dealer in Cedar Falls between March and August 2024. Prescott lied on forms during these purchases, claiming

United States of America v. Robert J. Funderman

Sioux City, Iowa, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with one count of distribution of child pornography. Robert J. Fundermann, 50, from Anthon, Iowa, admitted that from about April 2023 through April 2025, he distributed and attempted to distribute visual depictions of chi

United States of America v. Lashawn Leroy Williams, Jr.

Davenport, Iowa, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with making a false statement during the purchasing of a firearm and possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance. Lashawn Leroy Williams, Jr., 24, purchased at least 21 firearms between September 2022 throu

United States of America v. Jewahn Lequez Walton and Preston Manning McDowell Jr.

Davenport, Iowa, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm and unlawful transport of firearms. Jewahn Lequez Walton, 28, and Preston Manning McDowell Jr., 26, each tossed loaded firearms from a vehicle driven by Walton while attempting

State of Iowa v. Lynn Melvin

Des Moines, Iowa, criminal defense lawyer represented the defendant charged with second-degree sexual abuse.

United States of America v. Starr Necole Ledford

Sioux City, Iowa, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to distribute drugs.

United States of America v. Bryce White

Sioux City, Iowa, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with sexual exploitation of children and possession of pornography. Bryce White, 42, from Dow City, Iowa, admitted that between August 1, 2023, and August 2024, he coerced minor females into sending him depictions of the

United States of America v. Rusty Todd Johsnon

Des Moines, Iowa criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with false use of a social security number and aggravated identity theft. Rusty Todd Johnston, 46, was convicted of a felony drug offense in Brooks County, Texas in 2005. He was sentenced to a suspended prison sentence wit

United States of America v. Ian Roberts

Des Moines, Iowa, criminal defense lawyers Alfredo Parrish, Alexander Smith, Ben Bergmann, and Brandon Brown represented the Defendant charged with felony possession of a firearm. A federal grand jury indicted Ian Roberts on the charge of illegal alien in possession of a firearm. He was also char

United States of America v. Marshawn Ladarius Jeffries

Cedar Rapids, Michigan, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with unlawful transportation of a firearm.

United States of America v. Anthony Isiah Pennell

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with unlawful transportation of firearms. Information from the sentencing hearing showed that, on October 9, 2024, in a mall parking lot in Cedar Rapids, Anthony Isiah Pennell fired a gun. Following an argument between

United States of America v. Jared Stuart Stratton

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession with intent to distribute drugs.

United States of America v. Brian Thomas Oakleaf

Sioux City, Iowa, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with engaging in activities involving or containing child pornography. Evidence at the plea and sentencing hearings showed that, from March 1, 2022, through July 29, 2024, Brian Thomas Oakleaf received, distributed, and p

United States of America v. Alan Hernandez Lagunas

Davenport, Iowa, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with illegal reentry of a deported alien.

United States of America v. Kurt Williams

Des Moines, Iowa, pro se defendant accused of sexually harassed female tenants in violation of the Fair Housing Act. In January 2025, the Government alleged that for more than two decades, property manager Kurt Williams sexually harassed female tenants at various rental dwellings throughout Daven

United States of America v. Taxavier Ford

Sioux City, Iowa, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with unlawful transportation of firearms. Taxavier Ford, 29, from Alta, Iowa, was charged one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm. Ford was previously convicted of possession of a narcotic drug, in the Stat

United States of America v. Victor Villarreal

Sioux City, Iowa, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with trafficking fentanyl and illegally possessing firearms. Jason S. Thompson, 50, was found guilty of one count each of possessing fentanyl with the intent to distribute, possessing firearms in furtherance of a drug-tr

United States of America v. Steven Michael Conroy

Dubuque, Iowa, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with felony possession of a firearm and making interstate communication of threats.

Debora Fisk v. Athene Annuity and Life Company

Des Moines, Iowa, consumer law lawyers represented the Plaintiff on a unfair and deceptive practices act theory . 15 U.S. Code § 45, Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act, declares that unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices in commerce are unlawfu

United States of America v. Adolfo Contreras Galan

Des Moines, Iowa, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with reentry of a deported alien.

State of Iowa v. Brandon Lyle High Pipe and Luciano Eliseo Sanchez

Rock Rapids, Iowa, criminal defense lawyer represent the Defendants charged with burglary and vandalism. Brandon Lyle High Pipe, age 39, and Luciano Eliseo Sanchez, age 18, were accused o breaking into the Lyon County, Iowa Courthouse and valdalizing the interior.

United States of America v. Desmond Collins

Sioux City, Iowa, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with two counts of distribution of a controlled substance. Desmond Collins, age 34, from Fort Dodge, Iowa, admitted that in October 2024, he distributed a total of approximately three ounces of methamphetamine to a perso

United States of America v. Brandon Mitchell

Sioux City, Iowa, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm. Brandon Mitchell, 29, from Mason City, Iowa, was previously convicted twice for domestic abuse assault in the Iowa District Court for Cerro Gordo County. The

United States of America v. Kenneth Wayne Brown

Sioux City, Iowa, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with one count of possession of child pornography. From early May 2023, through April 3, 2024, Kenneth Brown, 60, from Badger, Iowa, received and possessed child pornography. A CyberTip to law enforcement revealed 32 fil