State v. Stradt

NEUMAN, Justice.

Defendant Solomon S. Stradt appeals a district court order revoking his appeal bond. Because the court erroneously applied Iowa Code section 812.1 (1995) to circumstances governed by Iowa Code section 811.7, we reverse.

The facts are not disputed. In June 1995, Stradt was convicted and sentenced for first-degree theft and third-degree burglary. He was released pending appeal after posting a $30,000 bond. See Iowa Code § 811.5. While out on bond, Stradt had further run-ins with the law. He twice failed to appear for misdemeanor hearings, and a warrant was issued for his arrest.…