State of Iowa v. Todd Wayne Moore

Summary

The Iowa Court of Appeals affirmed Todd Wayne Moore’s conviction for domestic abuse assault with a dangerous weapon. The court held that substantial evidence supported the jury’s verdict and declined to reweigh witness credibility or resolve conflicts in the evidence.

Holdings

1. Substantial evidence supported the jury's finding that Moore committed domestic abuse assault with a dangerous weapon, and the conviction was affirmed.
2. The appellate court may not reweigh evidence, resolve conflicts in testimony, or second-guess the jury's credibility determinations when reviewing the sufficiency of the evidence.

Questions Presented

1. Whether substantial evidence supported Moore's conviction for domestic abuse assault with a dangerous weapon.
2. Whether the appellate court should reweigh conflicting testimony and reassess the credibility of the eyewitnesses and alleged victim in reviewing the sufficiency of the evidence.

Disposition

affirmed