State v. Newsom

CARTER, Justice.

The appellant, Rodney Newsom, was convicted of carrying a concealed weapon in violation of Iowa Code section 724.4(3)(a) (1995). 1 In seeking reversal he contends that there was insufficient evidence of “concealment.” After reviewing the record and considering the arguments presented, we affirm the judgment of the district court.

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