State v. Richardson
Iowa Supreme Court
162 N.W. 28 (1917)
- Written by Kelsey Libby, JD
Facts
Frank Richardson (defendant) was driving his vehicle at night when he hit Henry Horn, who was on the side of the road fixing his car. Richardson was driving without headlights, during a dust storm, at a high rate of speed, and with defective brakes. The evidence indicated that Richardson did not see Horn before he struck Horn and that Richardson did not have any intent to injure Horn. Richardson was indicted by the state of Iowa (plaintiff) with the crime of assault with specific intent to inflict bodily injury. At trial, the jury was instructed that specific intent to injure must be found if Richardson was negligent, reckless, or in violation of safety laws. Richardson was found guilty and appealed to the Iowa Supreme Court.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Salinger, J.)
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