State v. Sullivan

LAVORATO, Chief Justice.

Andrew Marcus Sullivan appealed his conviction and sentence for possession of marijuana with intent to deliver in violation of Iowa Code section 124.401(1)(<¾ (2001). Among other things, Sullivan contended the district court abused its discretion when it admitted evidence of a prior bad act. We transferred the case to the court of appeals, which reversed and remanded for a new trial. The State sought further review, which we granted. On further review, we affirm the court of appeals decision, reverse the district court judgment, and remand the case for a new trial.

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