State v. Hamrick

SNELL, Justice.

We have taken discretionary review of this case pursuant to Iowa Code section 814.6(2)(e) (1997). Defendant, Chad A. Hamrick, challenges the State’s alleged breach of a plea agreement and its filing of additional charges. To the extent the defendant’s claims raise constitutional issues, our review is de novo. State v. Finnel, 515 N.W.2d 41, 43 (Iowa 1994).

I. Background Facts and Proceedings

On September 15, 1995, the Washington County Attorney filed charges against the defendant of false imprisonment, harassment, and assault. On October 24, 1996, the State dismissed all the…