State of Iowa
v.
James L. Mathias
James L. Mathias appeals from his conviction and sentence for carrying a weapon on a school ground in violation of Iowa Code section 724.4B following a jury trial. He argues: (1) the district court erred in denying his motion for judgment of acquittal because there was insufficient evidence to support that the Brady Street Stadium and parking lot were “grounds of a school” as required by Iowa Code section 724.4B; and (2) the district court erred by submitting an incorrect jury instruction that provided an improper definition of “grounds of a school,” resulting in misdirecting the jury on a material matter of law.
County:
Scott
Trial Court Case No.:
FECR388079
Appellee
State of Iowa
Appellant
James L. Mathias
Attorney for the Appellee
Linda J. Hines
Attorney for the Appellant
Ashley Stewart
Supreme Court
Oral Argument Schedule
15-15-5
Sep 19, 2019 9:00 AM Iowa Supreme Court
Briefs
Supreme Court Opinion
Opinion Number:
18-1119
Date Published:
Dec 06, 2019
Date Amended:
Feb 13, 2020