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State of Iowa v. Stanley liggins
Date: 07-05-2022
Case Number: 19-0945
Judge:
Court: Supreme Court of Iowa on appeal from the District Court, Scott County
Plaintiff's Attorney: District Attorney Scott County Iowa
Defendant's Attorney:
Description:
Davenport, Iowa Criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with first degree murder.
Stanley Liggins appeals following his conviction for murder in the first degree following a retrial. Liggins contends his right to a fair trial was violated by jury misconduct and the district court's failure to investigate the issue. He further contends the district court erred: (1) in admitting the former testimony =of a witness in violation of the hearsay rule and Liggins' confrontation rights; (2) in failing to exclude the testimony of several witnesses pursuant to rule 5.403; (3) in excluding hearsay statements of the child victim pursuant to rule 5.807; (4) in denying his motion for new trial; and (5) in denying his motion to dismiss based on due process violations.
Stanley Liggins appeals following his conviction for murder in the first degree following a retrial. Liggins contends his right to a fair trial was violated by jury misconduct and the district court's failure to investigate the issue. He further contends the district court erred: (1) in admitting the former testimony =of a witness in violation of the hearsay rule and Liggins' confrontation rights; (2) in failing to exclude the testimony of several witnesses pursuant to rule 5.403; (3) in excluding hearsay statements of the child victim pursuant to rule 5.807; (4) in denying his motion for new trial; and (5) in denying his motion to dismiss based on due process violations.
Outcome:
Affirmed.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Iowa v. Stanley liggins?
The outcome was: Affirmed.
Which court heard State of Iowa v. Stanley liggins?
This case was heard in Supreme Court of Iowa on appeal from the District Court, Scott County, IA.
Who were the attorneys in State of Iowa v. Stanley liggins?
Plaintiff's attorney: District Attorney Scott County Iowa. Defendant's attorney: Click Here to Watch How To Find A Lawyer by Kent Morlan Click Here For The Best Davenport Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was State of Iowa v. Stanley liggins decided?
This case was decided on July 5, 2022.