State v. Daly

LARSON, Justice.

Larry James Daly was convicted of possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver, failure to possess a tax stamp, and possession of marijuana in violation of Iowa Code sections 124.401(l)(b)(7); 453B.3, 453B.12; and 124.401(6) (1997), respectively. He appealed, raising various issues, including the district court’s ruling allowing evidence of his prior drug convictions. The court of appeals affirmed. We vacate the court of appeals decision, reverse the judgment of the district court, and remand.

Daly was charged with these offenses in late 1997. On February 3, 1998, he…