Mark Angelo Castro v. State of Iowa

CADY, Chief Justice.

In this appeal, we consider whether an application for postconviction relief from a judgment and sentence imposed in a criminal case based on a plea of guilty was properly dismissed on summary adjudication. On our review, we affirm the deci sion of the district court in part, reverse in part, and remand for further proceedings.

I. Background Facts and Proceedings.

Mark Castro was charged by the State with five counts of sexual abuse in the second degree in violation of Iowa Code sections 709.1 and 709.3(2) (2005). He subsequently pled guilty to five counts of sexual abuse in…