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State v. Miller

Citations

  • 308 N.W.2d 4
  • 1981 Iowa Sup. LEXIS 1001

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  • holding actual knowledge of accident is required, but noting that knowledge is seldom capable of direct proof and usually is established from the circumstances
  • stating proof of the defendant’s “actual knowledge” of the accident is an essential element of the crime that may be established from direct proof or. “surrounding circumstances”
  • holding actual knowledge of the accident is required
  • “Knowledge or intent is seldom capable of direct proof, but usually is established from the surrounding circumstances.”
  • defendant’s knowledge of the accident an implied element in statute requiring driver involved in accident resulting in injury or death to stop and remain at scene
  • stating knowledge may be inferred from circumstances

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Judges: Reynoldson, Uhlenhopp, Harris, Allbee, Larson

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