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State of Iowa v. Joseph Cruz
Date: 12-08-2023
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Court: District Court, Woodbury County, Iowa
Plaintiff's Attorney: Woodbury County Iowa District Attorney's Office
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Description:
Sioux City, Iowa criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with two counts of second-degree murder.
Joseph Cruz, age 20, was accused of killing Anthony Willams, age 19, and Carlos Ray Aguirre, age 21, on October 29, 2022.
Cruz pled not guilty.
Iowa Code § 707.3 provides:
1. A person commits murder in the second degree when the person commits murder which is not murder in the first degree.
2. Murder in the second degree is a class "B" felony. However, notwithstanding section 902.9, subsection 1, paragraph "b", the maximum sentence for a person convicted under this section shall be a period of confinement of not more than fifty years.
3. For purposes of determining whether a person should register as a sex offender pursuant to the provisions of chapter 692A, the fact finder shall make a determination as provided in section 692A.126.
Joseph Cruz, age 20, was accused of killing Anthony Willams, age 19, and Carlos Ray Aguirre, age 21, on October 29, 2022.
Cruz pled not guilty.
Iowa Code § 707.3 provides:
1. A person commits murder in the second degree when the person commits murder which is not murder in the first degree.
2. Murder in the second degree is a class "B" felony. However, notwithstanding section 902.9, subsection 1, paragraph "b", the maximum sentence for a person convicted under this section shall be a period of confinement of not more than fifty years.
3. For purposes of determining whether a person should register as a sex offender pursuant to the provisions of chapter 692A, the fact finder shall make a determination as provided in section 692A.126.
Outcome:
Guilty on one count and not guilty on the second.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Iowa v. Joseph Cruz?
The outcome was: Guilty on one count and not guilty on the second.
Which court heard State of Iowa v. Joseph Cruz?
This case was heard in District Court, Woodbury County, Iowa, IA.
Who were the attorneys in State of Iowa v. Joseph Cruz?
Plaintiff's attorney: Woodbury County Iowa District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Sioux City Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was State of Iowa v. Joseph Cruz decided?
This case was decided on December 8, 2023.