State of Iowa
v.
Chad Allen Staton
Chad Staton appealed his convictions and sentences for sexual abuse in the second degree, sexual abuse in the third degree and incest. Staton argued (1) the evidence was not sufficient to support his convictions; (2) the district court should not have allowed evidence of an uncharged incident of Staton performing a sex act with the same complaining witness; and (3) during sentencing, the district court should not have interrupted his attorney and should have permitted discussion of rejected plea offers. The court of appeals affirmed. Staton seeks further review.
Resister
State of Iowa
Applicant
Chad Allen Staton
Attorney for the Resister
Sheryl Soich
Attorney for the Applicant
Melinda J. Nye
Supreme Court
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Oct 09, 2024 9:00 AM
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Black Hawk County, Linda M. Fangman, Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Greer, P.J., Schumacher, J., and Vogel, S.J. Opinion by Vogel, S.J. (8 pages)
Chad Staton appeals from his convictions and sentences for sexual abuse in the second and third degree and incest. OPINION HOLDS: Staton’s convictions are supported by substantial evidence, the district court did not abuse its discretion in admitting L.S.’s testimony about Staton previously sexually assaulting her, and the court did not abuse its discretion during sentencing.