State v. Bellows

LARSON, Justice.

William Bellows was found guilty and sentenced for stalking in violation of Iowa Code sections 708.11(2) and 708.11(3)(b)(l) (1995). We affirm.

I. The Facts.

We recite the facts as the court, which was sitting without a jury, could reasonably have found them. Bellows and his ■girlfriend, Sue Cardwell, lived together in Illinois until Bellows’ abuse and harassment became so intense that Cardwell moved out and attempted to sever the relationship. Cardwell obtained a protective order in an Illinois court. The issue in this appeal is what legal significance Iowa is to give to the…