David A. Cmelik Law PLCNov 16, 20192 minIowa high court: Jail fees not subject to ability to payThe Iowa Supreme Court decided Gross, holding that the Sheriff can seek jail fees via civil judgment to avoid an ability-to-pay hearing.
David A. Cmelik Law PLCSep 10, 20192 minIowa high court: redo restitutionSeptember 6, 2019— In State v. Moore, the Iowa Supreme Court again reversed and remanded a criminal conviction for resentencing based on res
David A. Cmelik Law PLCMay 3, 20193 minIowa Supreme Court: net zero burglary sentence change, but redo restitutionMosley case stands for proposition that Burglary First in Iowa merges with assault causing bodily injury when defendant is charged with bodi
David A. Cmelik Law PLCDec 13, 20182 minIowa's High Court: Eluder must pay for PIT maneuver damage to police carsIowa Supreme Court rejects eluder's objection to restitution to pay for damages to police cars he says were damaged by their own actions
David A. Cmelik Law PLCNov 29, 20183 minSupreme Court rejects unenforceable restitution awardIowa Supreme Court overturns punitive restitution award for stolen paperback study materials from truck driving school.