State v. Lawler

McGIVERIN, Chief Justice.

Defendant Myron Paul Lawler challenges his convictions for false imprisonment, in violation of Iowa Code section 710.7(1995), and simple assault, in violation of section 708.2(4). He claims error by the trial court in connection with jury instructions, admission of testimony, and sentencing.

The main fighting point in this case involves the district court’s jury instructions regarding defendant’s claim that he and his co-defendant acted with justification based on their alleged right to conduct a citizen’s arrest of a suspected burglar of the co-defendant’s egg plant.

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