State of Iowa
v.
Mark Edward Steinhelper
Appellee
State of Iowa
Appellant
Mark Edward Steinhelper
Attorney for the Appellee
Joshua Henry, Assistant Attorney General
Attorney for the Appellant
R.E. Breckenridge
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Summary
Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Polk County, Brendan Greiner, Judge. AFFIRMED. Heard by Tabor, C.J., and Schumacher and Chicchelly, JJ. Opinion by Chicchelly, J. (8 pages)
Mark Steinhelper appeals his convictions on two counts of lascivious conduct with a minor. OPINION HOLDS: Based on the plain language and clear meaning of Iowa Code section 709.14(1) (2023), a person commits lascivious conduct with a minor by removing or forcing the removal of a minor’s clothing. Applying that interpretation to the facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the State, substantial evidence shows Steinhelper committed two counts of lascivious conduct with a child.
