State of Iowa
v.
Deonte WB Ellison
Deonte WB Ellison appeals from the judgment and sentence entered, following a jury trial, for his conviction for voluntary manslaughter in violation of Iowa Code section 707.4(2020) and for his plea of guilty to a felon in possession of a firearm in violation of section 724.26(1). Ellison argues: (1) the district court erred by instructing the jury on “stand your ground” law in instructions 29 and 29A because Ellison was not asserting a “stand your ground” defense; and instruction 29, barring a justification defense if defendant as engaged in “illegal activity” should not have been included; and (2) instruction 32 prohibiting a defendant from intentionally destroying or concealing evidence should not have been included as it violates the federal and state constitutional right against self-incrimination.
Appellee
State of Iowa
Appellant
Deonte WB Ellison
Attorney for the Appellee
Darrel Mullins
Attorney for the Appellant
Shellie L. Knipfer
Supreme Court
Oral Argument Schedule
15-15-5
Sep 15, 2022 9:30 AM