Anna Sothman
v.
State of Iowa
Anna Sothman seeks further review of the court of appeals decision affirming the denial of her application for postconviction relief. Sothman argues her trial counsel provided ineffective assistance of counsel when counsel misinformed her regarding parole eligibility, resulting in her plea not being knowing and voluntary.
Applicant
Anna Sothman
Resister
State of Iowa
Attorney for the Applicant
Shellie L. Knipfer
Attorney for the Resister
Tyler J. Buller
Supreme Court
Oral Argument Schedule
15-15-5
Oct 21, 2021 1:30 PM
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Summary
Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Marion County, Michael K. Jacobsen, Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Bower, C.J., and May and Ahlers, JJ. Opinion by Bower, C.J. (7 pages)
Anna Sothman appeals the denial of her application for postconviction relief. Sothman claims her trial counsel provided ineffective assistance by providing incorrect and misleading information about her potential sentence prior to her plea and in not asserting her right to a public plea hearing. OPINION HOLDS: We affirm.