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circumstantial evidence instruction in Iowa

5 Iowa opinions name it 2 courts 1938–2015 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 (9)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. O'CONNELLgreen
iowa · 1979 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015In State v. O’Connell, 275 N.W.2d 197, 205 (Iowa 1979), the supreme court held direct and circumstantial evidence are equally probative for purposes of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

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State v. Truesdellgreen
iowa · 2004 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015See also, e.g., State v. Truesdell, 679 N.W.2d 611, 616 (Iowa 2004) 1 We acknowledge that Creighton relies in part on an outdated rule relating to circumstantial evidence, stating, “The circumstantial evidence rule is subject to the caveat that it must be entirely consistent with defendant’s guilt and wholly inconsistent with any rational hypothesis of innocence.” 201 N.W.2d at 473 .

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State v. Creightongreen
iowa · 1972 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015See also, e.g., State v. Truesdell, 679 N.W.2d 611, 616 (Iowa 2004) 1 We acknowledge that Creighton relies in part on an outdated rule relating to circumstantial evidence, stating, “The circumstantial evidence rule is subject to the caveat that it must be entirely consistent with defendant’s guilt and wholly inconsistent with any rational hypothesis of innocence.” 201 N.W.2d at 473 .

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State v. Kaufmangreen
iowa · 1978 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1979–1979
2 sentences

1979Although we have recently reaffirmed the cautionary provisions in the circumstantial evidence instruction, State v. Kaufman, 265 N.W.2d at 615, the rationale of these cases was not advanced there.

1979Although we have recently reaffirmed the cautionary provisions in the circumstantial evidence instruction, State v. Kaufman, 265 N.W.2d at 615, the rationale of these cases was not advanced there.

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State v. Petersongreen
iowa · 1972 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1977–1977
1 sentence

1977State v. Ochoa, 244 N.W.2d 773, 777 (Iowa 1976); State v. Speck, 242 N.W.2d 287, 295 (Iowa 1976); State v. Peterson, 196 N.W.2d 436, 438-439 (Iowa 1972); State v. Post, 255 Iowa 573, 584 , 123 N.W.2d 11, 18 (1963); 23A C.J.S.

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State v. Ochoagreen
iowa · 1976 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1977–1977
1 sentence

1977State v. Ochoa, 244 N.W.2d 773, 777 (Iowa 1976); State v. Speck, 242 N.W.2d 287, 295 (Iowa 1976); State v. Peterson, 196 N.W.2d 436, 438-439 (Iowa 1972); State v. Post, 255 Iowa 573, 584 , 123 N.W.2d 11, 18 (1963); 23A C.J.S.

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State v. Postgreen
iowa · 1963 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1977–1977
2 sentences

1977State v. Ochoa, 244 N.W.2d 773, 777 (Iowa 1976); State v. Speck, 242 N.W.2d 287, 295 (Iowa 1976); State v. Peterson, 196 N.W.2d 436, 438-439 (Iowa 1972); State v. Post, 255 Iowa 573, 584 , 123 N.W.2d 11, 18 (1963); 23A C.J.S.

1977State v. Ochoa, 244 N.W.2d 773, 777 (Iowa 1976); State v. Speck, 242 N.W.2d 287, 295 (Iowa 1976); State v. Peterson, 196 N.W.2d 436, 438-439 (Iowa 1972); State v. Post, 255 Iowa 573, 584 , 123 N.W.2d 11, 18 (1963); 23A C.J.S.

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State v. Speckgreen
iowa · 1976 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1977–1977
1 sentence

1977State v. Ochoa, 244 N.W.2d 773, 777 (Iowa 1976); State v. Speck, 242 N.W.2d 287, 295 (Iowa 1976); State v. Peterson, 196 N.W.2d 436, 438-439 (Iowa 1972); State v. Post, 255 Iowa 573, 584 , 123 N.W.2d 11, 18 (1963); 23A C.J.S.

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State v. Linkgreen
iowa · 1969 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1972–1972
1 sentence

1972State v. Link, 171 N.W.2d 259, 260, 261 (Iowa 1969) and citations.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Iowa. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (2)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Lapoint green
vt · 1913
2 sentences

1977State v. Lapoint, 87 Vt. 115 , 88 A. 523 ; 23A C.J.S.

1977State v. Lapoint, 87 Vt. 115 , 88 A. 523 ; 23A C.J.S.

11977–1977
Egbert v. State green
· 1915
1 sentence

1938Appellee cites Egbert v. State, 76 Tex. Cr.

11938–1938

Where else courts name it

MS 211 (1979–2023) MO 109 (1933–2024) LA 109 (1982–2026) FL 104 (1928–2025) MN 103 (1952–2035) NY 57 (1973–2026) CA 38 (1949–2024) TX 30 (1957–2021) IL 28 (1951–2019) GA 25 (1931–2020) SC 15 (1969–2021) NE 13 (1944–1993) AZ 11 (1967–2009) PA 10 (1943–2018) NM 8 (1971–1995) IN 8 (1980–2023) DE 8 (1962–1973) KS 7 (1973–2015) WA 7 (1971–1985) CT 7 (1991–1994) AL 6 (2001–2015) OH 6 (1982–2024) MT 6 (1938–2021) RI 5 (1973–1984) WV 5 (1974–1995) TN 5 (1960–2010) IA 5 (1938–2015) VA 4 (1989–2025) SD 4 (1978–2001) ID 4 (1983–2021) OK 4 (1982–2008) MD 3 (1968–1983) NH 2 (2012–2013) WY 2 (1975–1976) MA 2 (1981–1996) VT 2 (1983–1985) OR 2 (1942–1977) CO 2 (1972–1972) WI 2 (1986–1990)

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