State v. Elliott

McGIVERIN, Chief Justice.

The issue in this case is whether the “private property” exception found in Iowa Code section 724.4(4)(a) (1995) precludes defendant James Elliott’s conviction for carrying a weapon in violation of section 724.4(1). Because we agree with the district court that the “private property” exception does not apply in this case, we affirm.

I.Background facts and proceedings. The controversy in this case arises out of an incident involving defendant Elliott’s carrying of a firearm. The facts are not in dispute.

Police officers responding to a report of gunfire at Elliott’s…