State v. Bartilson

DONIELSON, Judge.

Defendant appeals from his conviction of tampering with a witness or juror in violation of Iowa Code section 720.4 (1983). He asserts that his conviction was not supported by substantial evidence. Defendant further asserts that the trial court erred by providing jury instructions which allegedly allowed the jury to speculate upon the applicable law.

Testimony reveals that defendant and his wife, Catherin, became separated in February 1984. Catherin filed an assault charge on March 3, 1984. Prior to this trial, defendant pled not guilty and no contest to the assault charge.

Accor…