State v. Philo

CADY, Justice.

In this appeal, we primarily consider the meaning of the phrase “participating in a public offense” as -applied to the eluding of a law enforcement vehicle statute, Iowa Code section 321.279(3)(a) (2003). In doing so, we vacate- the- decision' of the court of appeals, reverse the decision of the district court, and remand for’further proceedings.

I. Background Facts and Proceedings ■

Mark Philo pled guilty to the crimes of theft of a motor vehicle, third-offense possession of marijuana, and felony eluding of a law enforcement vehicle. The minutes of testimony filed with the county…