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State v. Christensen

Citations

  • 323 N.W.2d 219
  • 1982 Iowa Sup. LEXIS 1464

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  • employing abuse of discretion standard in determining whether good cause existed for untimely notice of alibi defense
  • whether to allow alibi testimony based on good cause under Rule 10(ll)(d) is discretionary with the district court
  • \[A] delay in the proceeding would create a substantial time interval between the presentation of the State's evidence and the defendant's evidence of alibi. This not only disrupts the judicial process but may also affect the jurors and the outcome of the trial.\

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Judges: Schultz, Carter

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