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Timothy Terrell Hines v. State of Iowa
Date: 08-07-2025
Case Number: 24-0153
Judge: Patrick R. Grady
Court: District Court, Linn County, Iowa
Plaintiff's Attorney:
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Defendant's Attorney: Iowa Attorney General's Office
Description:
Cedar Rapids, Iowa criminal defense lawyer represented the Plaintiff seeking post conviction relief.
Timothy Hines was convicted of second-degree murder for the stabbing death of Nathan Williams outside a busy convenience store in June 2007. At his criminal trial, Hines testified that he stabbed Williams in self-defense after he saw Williams reach for a silver gun in his waistband. But none of the witnesses to the stabbing saw Williams with a gun.
Thirteen years after Hines's conviction-and while his third application for postconviction relief was pending-an inmate incarcerated with Hines came forward with an affidavit about the silver gun. Following an evidentiary hearing, the district court denied Hines's claims for newly discovered evidence and actual innocence and dismissed his application. Hines appeals, claiming the court erred by misapplying the test for newly discovered evidence and by finding the testimony of Hines's fellow inmate was insufficient to show his actual innocence.
Timothy Hines was convicted of second-degree murder for the stabbing death of Nathan Williams outside a busy convenience store in June 2007. At his criminal trial, Hines testified that he stabbed Williams in self-defense after he saw Williams reach for a silver gun in his waistband. But none of the witnesses to the stabbing saw Williams with a gun.
Thirteen years after Hines's conviction-and while his third application for postconviction relief was pending-an inmate incarcerated with Hines came forward with an affidavit about the silver gun. Following an evidentiary hearing, the district court denied Hines's claims for newly discovered evidence and actual innocence and dismissed his application. Hines appeals, claiming the court erred by misapplying the test for newly discovered evidence and by finding the testimony of Hines's fellow inmate was insufficient to show his actual innocence.
Outcome:
Affirmed
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About This Case
What was the outcome of Timothy Terrell Hines v. State of Iowa?
The outcome was: Affirmed
Which court heard Timothy Terrell Hines v. State of Iowa?
This case was heard in District Court, Linn County, Iowa, IA. The presiding judge was Patrick R. Grady.
Who were the attorneys in Timothy Terrell Hines v. State of Iowa?
Plaintiff's attorney: Click Here For The Best Tulsa Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory. Defendant's attorney: Iowa Attorney General's Office.
When was Timothy Terrell Hines v. State of Iowa decided?
This case was decided on August 7, 2025.