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State of Iowa v. Shannon Paige Hightower

Date: 07-01-2024

Case Number: FECR235066

Judge: Not Available

Court: District Court, Black Hawk County, Iowa

Plaintiff's Attorney: Black Hawk County Iowa District Attorney's Office

Defendant's Attorney:





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Description:



Waterloo, Iowa criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with dependent adult abuse in violation of Iowa Code section 235B.20(5), a class D felony and theft in the second degree in violation of section 714.2(2), a class D felony.

Outcome:
Defendant pled guilty.



She argued: (1) her guilty pleas were unknowing and involuntary; (2) the district court erred by considering and relying on an improper factor when it determined her sentences; (3) the district court erred when it failed to allow her the opportunity to withdraw her guilty plea; and (4)the district court abused its discretion in imposing a $17,000 cash-only appeal bond, and the provision of the court’s order forfeiting the appeal bond to be applied to victim restitution is illegal.



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About This Case

What was the outcome of State of Iowa v. Shannon Paige Hightower?

The outcome was: Defendant pled guilty. She argued: (1) her guilty pleas were unknowing and involuntary; (2) the district court erred by considering and relying on an improper factor when it determined her sentences; (3) the district court erred when it failed to allow her the opportunity to withdraw her guilty plea; and (4)the district court abused its discretion in imposing a $17,000 cash-only appeal bond, and the provision of the court’s order forfeiting the appeal bond to be applied to victim restitution is illegal. Affirmed

Which court heard State of Iowa v. Shannon Paige Hightower?

This case was heard in District Court, Black Hawk County, Iowa, IA. The presiding judge was Not Available.

Who were the attorneys in State of Iowa v. Shannon Paige Hightower?

Plaintiff's attorney: Black Hawk County Iowa District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best * Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.

When was State of Iowa v. Shannon Paige Hightower decided?

This case was decided on July 1, 2024.