814.6 The defendant as appellant or applicant.
1. Right of appeal is granted the defendant from:
a. A final judgment of sentence, except in the following cases:
(1) A simple misdemeanor conviction.
(2) An ordinance violation.
(3) A conviction where the defendant has pled guilty. This subparagraph does not apply to a guilty plea for a class “A” felony or in a case where the defendant establishes good cause.
b. An order for the commitment of the defendant for insanity or drug addiction.
2. Discretionary review may be available in the following cases:
a. An order suppressing or admitting evidence.
b. An order granting or denying a motion for a change of venue.
c. An order denying probation.
d. Simple misdemeanor and ordinance violation convictions.
e. An order raising a question of law important to the judiciary and the profession.
f. An order denying a motion in arrest of judgment on grounds other than an ineffective assistance of counsel claim.
[C79, 81, §814.6; 82 Acts, ch 1021, §9, 12(1)]
2019 Acts, ch 140, §28, 29
Referred to in §910.3
Guilty plea challenges, see §814.29
Structure Iowa Code
Title XVI - CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE
Chapter 814 - APPEALS FROM THE DISTRICT COURT
Section 814.1 - Definition of appeal and discretionary review.
Section 814.2 - Parties — how designated on appeal.
Section 814.3 - Appeals in cases involving more than one defendant.
Section 814.5 - The state as appellant or applicant.
Section 814.6 - The defendant as appellant or applicant.
Section 814.6A - Pro se filings by defendant currently represented by counsel.
Section 814.7 - Ineffective assistance claim on appeal in a criminal case.
Section 814.8 - Duties of prosecuting attorney.
Section 814.9 - Indigent’s right to transcript on appeal.
Section 814.10 - Indigent’s application for transcript in other cases.
Section 814.11 - Indigent’s right to counsel.
Section 814.12 - Appeal by the state — effect.
Section 814.13 - Appeal or application by the defendant — effect.
Section 814.14 - Certificate of release.
Section 814.15 - Appeals and applications — docketing — when determined.
Section 814.17 - Personal appearance of the defendant.
Section 814.19 - Hearing in the appellate court — rules of procedure.
Section 814.20 - Decisions on appeals or applications by defendant.
Section 814.22 - Reversal — effect.
Section 814.23 - Affirmance — effect.
Section 814.24 - Decision recorded and procedendo.
Section 814.25 - Cessation of jurisdiction of appellate court.
Section 814.26 - Judgment enforced.
Section 814.27 - Time of confinement deducted.