State of Iowa
v.
Jerry Lynn Burns
Jerry Burns appeals his conviction for murder in the first degree. Burns argues the trial court erred in denying his motion to suppress where the warrantless extraction of his DNA profile violated his rights under the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution and article I, section 8 of the Iowa Constitution. Burns further argues the trial court’s refusal to instruct the jury on the law related to a witness’s motive to testify against Burns constitutes a prejudicial abuse of discretion. Finally, Burns argues the evidence was insufficient to establish his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
Appellee
State of Iowa
Appellant
Jerry Lynn Burns
Attorney for the Appellee
Tyler J. Buller
Attorneys for the Appellant
Kathleen T. Zellner
Nicholas M. Curran
Elizabeth A. Araguás
Rita Bettis Austen
Jennifer Lynch
Nathan Freed Wessler
Vera Eidelman
Patrick Toomey
Supreme Court
Oral Argument Schedule
10-10-20-5
Sep 30, 2022 1:30 PM University of Iowa, College of Law, Levitt Audiotorium
