Legal Opinion
State v. Briggs
Supreme Court of Iowa
Decided July 16, 2003No. 01-1914PublishedCited by 43 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
CADY, Justice.
In this appeal, we consider whether the imposition of cash only bail violates the Iowa Constitution. We conclude that it does not, and affirm the district court.
I. Background Facts and Proceedings.
On August 10, 2001, Des Moines police arrested Tonya Briggs after she propositioned an undercover police officer. Briggs was later charged with prostitution, marking the fourth time she had been charged with the same offense in less than a year. She made an initial appearance on August 11 and, after her bond was reviewed, was released on $6500 bond “cash/surety” pending her arraignment…
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