Amended April 17, 2017 State of Iowa v. James Alon Shorter

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF IOWA No. 14–1239 Filed April 14, 2017 Amended April 17, 2017 STATE OF IOWA, Appellee, vs. JAMES ALON SHORTER, Appellant. On review from the Iowa Court of Appeals. Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Polk County, Douglas F. Staskal, Judge. The State seeks further review after the court of appeals reversed the defendant’s conviction based on one of three alternative theories of guilt lacking substantial evidence. DECISION OF COURT OF APPEALS VACATED; DISTRICT COURT JUDGMENT AFFIRMED. Jennifer J. Bonzer of Johnson & Bonzer, P.L.C., Fort Dodge, for appellant. Thomas J.…