entrapment defense in Iowa

20 Iowa opinions name it 2 courts 1974–2019 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Iowa courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (17)

Case	Followed	Cited
State v. Glossongreen fla · 1985 · cited in 3 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2018–2019 2 sentences 2019See State v. Glosson, 462 So. 2d 1082, 1085 (Fla. 1985) (involving use of contingent fee for informant testimony); State v. Hohensee, 650 S.W.2d 268 , 268–69, 274 (Mo. Ct. App. 1982) (reversing conviction based on burglary sponsored and operated by police as violating due process); People v. Isaacson, 378 N.E.2d 78 , 84–85 (N.Y. 1978) (holding conviction based on police misconduct and trickery to secure drug sales violates due process). 2019See State v. Glosson , 462 So.2d 1082 , 1085 (Fla. 1985) (involving use of contingent fee for informant testimony); State v. Hohensee , 650 S.W.2d 268 , 268-69, 274 (Mo. Ct. App. 1982) (reversing conviction based on burglary sponsored and operated by police as violating due process); People v. Isaacson , 44 N.Y.2d 511 , 406 N.Y.S.2d 714 , 378 N.E.2d 78 , 84-85 (1978) (holding conviction based on police misconduct and trickery to secure drug sales violates due process).	3	3
State v. Pelelogreen iowa · 1976 · cited in 3 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1978–2015 2 sentences 2015For example, in State v. Pelelo, while we disapproved of an additional sentence added to an entrapment instruction, we concluded that, nonetheless, the instructions taken as a whole accurately reflected the law. 247 N.W.2d 221, 225 (Iowa 1976). 2015For example, in State v. Pelelo, while we disapproved of an additional sentence added to an entrapment instruction, we concluded that, nonetheless, the instructions taken as a whole accurately reflected the law. 247 N.W.2d 221, 225 (Iowa 1976).	3	3
Robeson v. Diltsgreen iowa · 1969 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015 2 sentences 2015Similarly, in Robeson v. Dilts, we held that although it would have been preferable for an instruction to contain specifications of negligence, there was no reversible error, as an earlier instruction contained the specifications. 170 N.W.2d 408, 415 (Iowa 1969). 2015Similarly, in Robeson v. Dilts, we held that although it would have been preferable for an instruction to contain specifications of negligence, there was no reversible error, as an earlier instruction contained the specifications. 170 N.W.2d 408, 415 (Iowa 1969).	2	2
State v. Mullengreen iowa · 1974 · cited in 4 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1977–1992 2 sentences 1992State v. Mullen, 216 N.W.2d 375, 382 (Iowa 1974). 1978The State bases its other supporting argument on the following statement in Mullen, 216 N.W.2d at 381 : “ * * * It [the subjective test] fails to confront the real concern whether the police actions were so reprehensible under the circumstances that a conviction, as a matter of public policy, should not be tolerated.” The State appears to be claiming the quoted excerpt from Mullen is a second test which may be employed in an entrapment instruction.	1	4
Committee on Professional Ethics & Conduct of the State Bar Ass'n v. Williamsgreen iowa · 1991 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013 1 sentence 2013We also note that “a criminal law defense is not a defense in a disciplinary proceeding since the purpose of a disciplinary hearing is not primarily intended to punish the lawyer but rather to protect the public.” Comm. on Prof'l Ethics & Conduct v. Williams, 473 N.W.2d 203, 206-07 (Iowa 1991) (finding an entrapment defense did not protect an attorney from disciplinary charges based on his criminal conduct).	1	1
In Re Porcelligreen ill · 1979 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991 2 sentences 1991See In re Porcelli, 77 Ill.2d 473 , 34 Ill.Dec. 158 , 397 N.E.2d 830 (1979). 1991See In re Porcelli, 77 Ill.2d 473 , 34 Ill.Dec. 158 , 397 N.E.2d 830 (1979).	1	1
State v. Yorkgreen iowa · 1977 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986 1 sentence 1986State v. York, 256 N.W.2d 922, 924 (Iowa 1977).	1	1
State v. Poolergreen iowa · 1977 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981 1 sentence 1981See State v. Pooler, 255 N.W.2d 328, 330-31 (Iowa 1977).	1	1
Hampton v. United Statesgreen scotus · 1976 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1977–1977 2 sentences 1977See Hampton v. United States, 425 U.S. 484 , 96 S.Ct. 1646 , 48 L.Ed.2d 113 (1976). 1977See Hampton v. United States, 425 U.S. 484 , 96 S.Ct. 1646 , 48 L.Ed.2d 113 (1976).	1	1
State v. Scovillgreen iowa · 1974 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1976–1976 1 sentence 1976See State v. Scovill, 224 N.W.2d 221 (Iowa 1974).	1	1
State v. Sainzgreen nmctapp · 1972 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1974–1974 2 sentences 1974In support of his position defendant cites: United States v. Bueno, 447 F.2d 903, 905-906 (5th Cir. 1971); United States v. Mahoney, 355 F.Supp. 418, 423, 426-427 (E.D.La.1973); United States v. Chisum, 312 F.Supp. 1307, 1312 (C.D.Cal. 917 1970); State v. McKinney, 108 Ariz. 436 , 501 P.2d 378, 381 (1972); People v. Strong, 21 Ill.2d 320 , 172 N.E.2d 765, 768 (1961); State v. Sainz, 84 N.M. 259 , 501 P.2d 1247, 1249 (1972); Lynn v. State, 505 P.2d 1337, 1342 (Okl.Cr.App.1973). 1974In support of his position defendant cites: United States v. Bueno, 447 F.2d 903, 905-906 (5th Cir. 1971); United States v. Mahoney, 355 F.Supp. 418, 423, 426-427 (E.D.La.1973); United States v. Chisum, 312 F.Supp. 1307, 1312 (C.D.Cal. 917 1970); State v. McKinney, 108 Ariz. 436 , 501 P.2d 378, 381 (1972); People v. Strong, 21 Ill.2d 320 , 172 N.E.2d 765, 768 (1961); State v. Sainz, 84 N.M. 259 , 501 P.2d 1247, 1249 (1972); Lynn v. State, 505 P.2d 1337, 1342 (Okl.Cr.App.1973).	1	1
State v. McKinneygreen ariz · 1972 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1974–1974 2 sentences 1974In support of his position defendant cites: United States v. Bueno, 447 F.2d 903, 905-906 (5th Cir. 1971); United States v. Mahoney, 355 F.Supp. 418, 423, 426-427 (E.D.La.1973); United States v. Chisum, 312 F.Supp. 1307, 1312 (C.D.Cal. 917 1970); State v. McKinney, 108 Ariz. 436 , 501 P.2d 378, 381 (1972); People v. Strong, 21 Ill.2d 320 , 172 N.E.2d 765, 768 (1961); State v. Sainz, 84 N.M. 259 , 501 P.2d 1247, 1249 (1972); Lynn v. State, 505 P.2d 1337, 1342 (Okl.Cr.App.1973). 1974In support of his position defendant cites: United States v. Bueno, 447 F.2d 903, 905-906 (5th Cir. 1971); United States v. Mahoney, 355 F.Supp. 418, 423, 426-427 (E.D.La.1973); United States v. Chisum, 312 F.Supp. 1307, 1312 (C.D.Cal. 917 1970); State v. McKinney, 108 Ariz. 436 , 501 P.2d 378, 381 (1972); People v. Strong, 21 Ill.2d 320 , 172 N.E.2d 765, 768 (1961); State v. Sainz, 84 N.M. 259 , 501 P.2d 1247, 1249 (1972); Lynn v. State, 505 P.2d 1337, 1342 (Okl.Cr.App.1973).	1	1
The People v. Stronggreen ill · 1961 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1974–1974 2 sentences 1974In support of his position defendant cites: United States v. Bueno, 447 F.2d 903, 905-906 (5th Cir. 1971); United States v. Mahoney, 355 F.Supp. 418, 423, 426-427 (E.D.La.1973); United States v. Chisum, 312 F.Supp. 1307, 1312 (C.D.Cal. 917 1970); State v. McKinney, 108 Ariz. 436 , 501 P.2d 378, 381 (1972); People v. Strong, 21 Ill.2d 320 , 172 N.E.2d 765, 768 (1961); State v. Sainz, 84 N.M. 259 , 501 P.2d 1247, 1249 (1972); Lynn v. State, 505 P.2d 1337, 1342 (Okl.Cr.App.1973). 1974In support of his position defendant cites: United States v. Bueno, 447 F.2d 903, 905-906 (5th Cir. 1971); United States v. Mahoney, 355 F.Supp. 418, 423, 426-427 (E.D.La.1973); United States v. Chisum, 312 F.Supp. 1307, 1312 (C.D.Cal. 917 1970); State v. McKinney, 108 Ariz. 436 , 501 P.2d 378, 381 (1972); People v. Strong, 21 Ill.2d 320 , 172 N.E.2d 765, 768 (1961); State v. Sainz, 84 N.M. 259 , 501 P.2d 1247, 1249 (1972); Lynn v. State, 505 P.2d 1337, 1342 (Okl.Cr.App.1973).	1	1
United States v. David Buenogreen ca5 · 1971 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1974–1974 1 sentence 1974In support of his position defendant cites: United States v. Bueno, 447 F.2d 903, 905-906 (5th Cir. 1971); United States v. Mahoney, 355 F.Supp. 418, 423, 426-427 (E.D.La.1973); United States v. Chisum, 312 F.Supp. 1307, 1312 (C.D.Cal. *917 1970); State v. McKinney, 108 Ariz. 436 , 501 P.2d 378, 381 (1972); People v. Strong, 21 Ill.2d 320 , 172 N.E.2d 765, 768 (1961); State v. Sainz, 84 N.M. 259 , 501 P.2d 1247, 1249 (1972); Lynn v. State, 505 P.2d 1337, 1342 (Okl.Cr.App.1973).	1	1
Lynn v. Stategreen oklacrimapp · 1973 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1974–1974 1 sentence 1974In support of his position defendant cites: United States v. Bueno, 447 F.2d 903, 905-906 (5th Cir. 1971); United States v. Mahoney, 355 F.Supp. 418, 423, 426-427 (E.D.La.1973); United States v. Chisum, 312 F.Supp. 1307, 1312 (C.D.Cal. *917 1970); State v. McKinney, 108 Ariz. 436 , 501 P.2d 378, 381 (1972); People v. Strong, 21 Ill.2d 320 , 172 N.E.2d 765, 768 (1961); State v. Sainz, 84 N.M. 259 , 501 P.2d 1247, 1249 (1972); Lynn v. State, 505 P.2d 1337, 1342 (Okl.Cr.App.1973).	1	1
United States v. Mahoneygreen laed · 1973 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1974–1974 1 sentence 1974In support of his position defendant cites: United States v. Bueno, 447 F.2d 903, 905-906 (5th Cir. 1971); United States v. Mahoney, 355 F.Supp. 418, 423, 426-427 (E.D.La.1973); United States v. Chisum, 312 F.Supp. 1307, 1312 (C.D.Cal. *917 1970); State v. McKinney, 108 Ariz. 436 , 501 P.2d 378, 381 (1972); People v. Strong, 21 Ill.2d 320 , 172 N.E.2d 765, 768 (1961); State v. Sainz, 84 N.M. 259 , 501 P.2d 1247, 1249 (1972); Lynn v. State, 505 P.2d 1337, 1342 (Okl.Cr.App.1973).	1	1
United States v. Chisumgreen cacd · 1970 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1974–1974 1 sentence 1974In support of his position defendant cites: United States v. Bueno, 447 F.2d 903, 905-906 (5th Cir. 1971); United States v. Mahoney, 355 F.Supp. 418, 423, 426-427 (E.D.La.1973); United States v. Chisum, 312 F.Supp. 1307, 1312 (C.D.Cal. *917 1970); State v. McKinney, 108 Ariz. 436 , 501 P.2d 378, 381 (1972); People v. Strong, 21 Ill.2d 320 , 172 N.E.2d 765, 768 (1961); State v. Sainz, 84 N.M. 259 , 501 P.2d 1247, 1249 (1972); Lynn v. State, 505 P.2d 1337, 1342 (Okl.Cr.App.1973).	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (1)

Case	Negative	Cited
State v. Coffeegreen iowa · 1970 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1974–1974 1 sentence 1974But see State v. Coffee, 182 N.W.2d 390, 392 (Iowa 1970).	1	1

Also cited on this issue (6)

Case	Cited	Years
State v. Hohensee green moctapp · 1983 2 sentences 2019See State v. Glosson, 462 So. 2d 1082, 1085 (Fla. 1985) (involving use of contingent fee for informant testimony); State v. Hohensee, 650 S.W.2d 268 , 268–69, 274 (Mo. Ct. App. 1982) (reversing conviction based on burglary sponsored and operated by police as violating due process); People v. Isaacson, 378 N.E.2d 78 , 84–85 (N.Y. 1978) (holding conviction based on police misconduct and trickery to secure drug sales violates due process). 2019See State v. Glosson , 462 So.2d 1082 , 1085 (Fla. 1985) (involving use of contingent fee for informant testimony); State v. Hohensee , 650 S.W.2d 268 , 268-69, 274 (Mo. Ct. App. 1982) (reversing conviction based on burglary sponsored and operated by police as violating due process); People v. Isaacson , 44 N.Y.2d 511 , 406 N.Y.S.2d 714 , 378 N.E.2d 78 , 84-85 (1978) (holding conviction based on police misconduct and trickery to secure drug sales violates due process).	3	2018–2019
State v. Quinn green iowa · 1972 1 sentence 1979When Farley’s counsel argued that the taking of a plea of guilty from a defendant who denied guilt was proper under North Carolina v. Alford, 400 U.S. 25 , 91 S.Ct. 160 , 27 L.Ed.2d 162 (1970), and State v. Quinn, 197 N.W.2d 624 (Iowa 1971) (per curiam), the court responded: “I’ll never take an Alford plea as long as I’m on the bench.” Despite this declaration, however, trial court clearly refused the plea in this case solely on the basis that the court feared Farley had an entrapment defense available.	1	1979–1979
North Carolina v. Alford green scotus · 1970 2 sentences 1979When Farley’s counsel argued that the taking of a plea of guilty from a defendant who denied guilt was proper under North Carolina v. Alford, 400 U.S. 25 , 91 S.Ct. 160 , 27 L.Ed.2d 162 (1970), and State v. Quinn, 197 N.W.2d 624 (Iowa 1971) (per curiam), the court responded: “I’ll never take an Alford plea as long as I’m on the bench.” Despite this declaration, however, trial court clearly refused the plea in this case solely on the basis that the court feared Farley had an entrapment defense available. 1979When Farley’s counsel argued that the taking of a plea of guilty from a defendant who denied guilt was proper under North Carolina v. Alford, 400 U.S. 25 , 91 S.Ct. 160 , 27 L.Ed.2d 162 (1970), and State v. Quinn, 197 N.W.2d 624 (Iowa 1971) (per curiam), the court responded: “I’ll never take an Alford plea as long as I’m on the bench.” Despite this declaration, however, trial court clearly refused the plea in this case solely on the basis that the court feared Farley had an entrapment defense available.	1	1979–1979
Sorrells v. United States green scotus · 1932 2 sentences 1974The entrapment defense was first recognized and sustained by the United States Supreme Court in Sorrells v. United States, 287 U.S. 435 , 53 S.Ct. 210 , 77 L.Ed. 413 (1932). 1974The entrapment defense was first recognized and sustained by the United States Supreme Court in Sorrells v. United States, 287 U.S. 435 , 53 S.Ct. 210 , 77 L.Ed. 413 (1932).	1	1974–1974
State v. Lámar green iowa · 1973 1 sentence 1974The issue thus presented is virtually identical to one resolved in State v. Lamar, Iowa, 210 N.W.2d 600 , where Lamar sought unsuccessfully to include in an entrapment instruction a reference to “agents” of law enforcement officers.	1	1974–1974
State v. Abley green · 1899 1 sentence 1974In view of the facts, we shall reduce the term to six months.” — State v. Abley, 109 Iowa 61, 65-66 , 80 N.W. 225 , 226 (1899). 'From Heeron to date, we have never been required by the issues raised in an appeal to identify the footings upon which the entrapment defense in Iowa is posited.	1	1974–1974

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IA § Iowa Code § 321.230 (3) IA § Iowa Code § 364.22 (3) IA § Iowa Code § 602.4107 (3) IA § Iowa Code § 602.6101 (3)

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Where else courts name it

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