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In re the Detention of Dempsey
Eric Dempsey, Respondent-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant
Jill A. Eimermann
Attorney for Appellee
Linda J. Hines, Assistant Attorney General
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
Opinion Number:
17-1306
Date Published:
Aug 15, 2018
Summary
Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Scott County, Mark R. Lawson, Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Danilson, C.J., and Mullins and McDonald, JJ. Opinion by Danilson, C.J. (5 pages)
Eric Dempsey appeals from the jury verdict finding him to be a sexually violent predator subject to civil commitment under Iowa Code chapter 229A (2015). Dempsey challenges the sufficiency of the evidence showing that he is a sexually violent predator. OPINION HOLDS: We conclude there is sufficient evidence and affirm.