Odebolt Man Pleads Guilty to Forgery

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IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR SAC COUNTY

STATE OF IOWA, No. AGCR012368

Plaintiff,

LIMITED APPEARANCEv.

RODNEY LEE KUHLERS,

Defendant.

COMES NOW, the undersigned attorney and enters his limited appearance

pursuant to the Iowa Rules of Professional Conduct 32.1.2(c) in the above titled matter

for the sole purpose of filing the defendants arraignment and plea of not guilty.

__________________________

John M. Loughlin #AT0010555LOUGHLIN LAW FIRM231 West Maple StreetCherokee, IA 51012(712) 225-2514(712) 225-2515 (fax)

[email protected] FOR DEFENDANT

E-FILED 2013 JUL 29 3:53 PM SAC - CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT


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2RCR02

IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR SAC COUNTY

STATE OF IOWA,

PLAINTIFF,

vs.RODNEY L KUHLERS ,

DEFENDANT.

Case No. 02811 AGCR012368

ORDER FOR TRIAL

1. Defendant filed a Written Arraignment and Plea of Not Guilty to all charges onJuly 29, 2013.

2. The Defendant's name as charged in the Trial Information is true and correct.

3. Defendant waives the right to speedy trial.

4. Defendant is represented by John Loughlin.

IT IS, THEREFORE, THE ORDER OF THE COURT that the jury trial of this caseshall commence on October 2, 2013 at 9 a.m.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a pretrial conference is scheduled on September 10,2013, at 9:00 a.m.

If the Defendant chooses to take depositions of minuted State's witnesses,depositions are ordered pursuant to I.R.Cr.P.2.13(1). If the Defendant takes depositionsof State witnesses, the Defendant shall comply with I.R.Cr.P.2.13(3) and the State may

depose Defendant's witnesses. If Defendant's counsel is appointed, the depositionsshall be at public expense. Upon Defendant's request, the State is ordered to discloseevidence pursuant to I.R.Cr.P. 2.14(2). If the Defendant requests discretionarydiscovery, the State is ordered to comply with the provisions of I.R.Cr.P. 2.14(b). If theDefendant opts to request discretionary discovery and the State requests reciprocaldiscovery, the Defendant shall comply with the disclosure required by I.R.Cr.P.2.14(3).Either party may object to the order for discretionary discovery and have the matter setfor hearing. The State shall disclose any exculpatory evidence, including any evidencerelating to the credibility of minuted witnesses.

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CLERK TO FURNISH COPIES TO:SAC COUNTY ATTORNEYJOHN MATTHEW LOUGHLIN

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State of Iowa Courts

Case Number Case TitleAGCR012368 ST. VS. RODNEY LEE KUHLERS

Type: ORDER SETTING TRIAL

So Ordered

Electronically signed on 2013-07-30 12:10:51

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STATE OF IOWA, No. AGCR012368

Plaintiff,

APPEARANCEv.

RODNEY LEE KUHLERS,

Defendant.

COMES NOW, the undersigned attorney and enters hisappearance on behalf ofthe defendant.

/s/ John P. Loughlin__________________________John P. Loughlin #AT0004856LOUGHLIN LAW FIRM

231 West Maple StreetCherokee, IA 51012(712) 225-2514(712) 225-2515 (fax)

[email protected] FOR DEFENDANT

E-FILED 2013 AUG 15 11:20 AM SAC - CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT


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State.

7. Identify all items seized by State from Defendant not previously disclosed.

8. Defendant further requests that he be allowed, through his attorney of record

to take the Deposition of the State's witnesses pursuant to Rule 2.13 I.R.Cr.P. in this

matter. Defendant further requests that if found indigent, the depositions be paid by the

State from the State indigent fund.

WHEREFORE the Defendant prays that the State produce all the information

and documents requested herein and set a time and date for the Depositions requested

/s/ John P. Loughlin

John P. Loughlin #AT0004856LOUGHLIN LAW FIRM231 West Maple StreetCherokee, IA 51012(712) 225-2514(712) 225-2515 (fax)

ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT

E-FILED 2013 AUG 15 3:47 PM SAC - CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT


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STATE OF IOWA,

Plaintiff,

v.

RODNEY LEE KUHLERS,

Defendant.

Case N. A!CR"#$%&'

ORDER RESCHEDULIN!

PRETRIAL CONFERENCE

IT IS HERE(Y ORDERED t)at t)e *+et+ial nfe+ene s)ed-led f+ Se*te/e+ #",

$"#%, s)all /e and is +es)ed-led t Nve/e+ #', $"#%, at 01"" a.., in t)e

-+t+ at t)e Sa C-nt2 C-+t)-se, Sa Cit2, I3a. If t)e Defendant fails t

a**ea+ /ef+e t)is C-+t as +de+ed, a 3a++ant a2 iss-e f+ )is a++est.

E-FILED 2013 SEP 11 12:33 PM SAC - CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT


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Type: OTHER ORDER

Case Number Case Title

AGCR012368 ST. VS. RODNEY LEE KUHLERS

So Ordered

Electronically signed on 2013-09-11 12:33:36 page 2 of 2

E-FILED 2013 SEP 11 12:33 PM SAC - CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT


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STATE OF IOWA,

Plaintiff,

v.

RODNEY LEE KUHLERS,

Defendant.

Case N. A!CR"#$%&'

ORDER CONTINUE TRIAL DATE

T(e C)*t finds t(at Defendant (as +aived seed- t*ial, t(at t(e P*eT*ial

Cnfe*en/e (as 0een /ntin)ed t Nve10e* #', $"#%, and t(at t(e Defendant

(as ant(e* 1atte* in Sa/ C)nt- Dist*i/t C)*t +it( t(e T*ial date f De/e10e*

#2, $"#%. T(e*ef*e, *easna0le /a)se e3ists t /ntin)e t(e T*ial date in t(is

1atte*.

IT IS HERE4Y ORDERED t(at t(e T*ial in t(is 1atte* is /ntin)ed t

De/e10e* #2, $"#%, at 56"" a.1., in t(e C)*t*1 at t(e Sa/ C)nt-

C)*t()se, Sa/ Cit-, I+a. If t(e defendant fails t aea* 0ef*e t(is C)*t as

*de*ed, a +a**ant 1a- iss)e f* (is a**est.

E-FILED 2013 OCT 11 1:43 PM SAC - CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT


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Type: ORDER FOR CONTINUANCE



So Ordered


E-FILED 2013 OCT 11 1:43 PM SAC - CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT


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STATE OF IOWA, * CRIMINAL NO. AGCR012368Plaintiff, *

**v * MOTION FOR

* ADDITIONAL TIME*

RODNEY LEE KUHLERS, *Defendant. *

COMES NOW the Defendant, Rodney Kuhlers, and asks the Court for additiona

time to complete Discovery, designate Defenses, complete Depositions, designate

expert witnesses, and file Pre-Trial Motions based on the following:

1. Defendant was arraigned on August 27, 2013. .

2. Rules 2.11, 2.13, 2.13 and 2.14, I.R.Cr.P provide time limits for completion o

these matters, which should be extended in order to provide for the adequate

preparation of a defense.

3. Defendant has waived his right to speedy Trial.

4. Discovery was filed by defendant on August 27, 2013 with no response.

5. Counsel and defendant attended the pretrial conference held on September

24, 2013. Discovery was discussed and the undersigned attorney was assured that

Discovery would be forthcoming.

6. Defendant has not had the opportunity to depose the States witnesses and it

is necessary to obtain Discovery prior to that occurring.

7. No party will be prejudiced by an additional 90 days for filing pre trial motions

completion of discovery and depositions.

WHEREFORE the Defendant prays that the Court extend the time period for

Discovery, designation of Defenses and experts, filing Motions, and taking Depositions

as outlined in Rules 10 and 12, I.R.Cr.P. for at least an additional 90 days, in the

interest of justice and for good cause shown. Defendant requests that the Court set this

E-FILED 2013 OCT 17 10:18 AM SAC - CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT


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matter for Hearing upon Notice.

/s/ John P. Loughlin



E-FILED 2013 OCT 17 10:18 AM SAC - CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT


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STATE OF IOWA,

Plaintiff,

v.

RODNEY LEE KUHLERS,

Defendant.

CASE No. ACR!"#$%&

ORDER RESCHEDULIN PRETRIALCONFERENCE AND TRIAL

IT IS HERE'Y ORDERED t(at t(e P)et)ial Confe)en*e i+ +*(edled fo) Fe-)a)

#/, #!"/, at 01!! a.2. at t(e Sa* Cont Co)t(o+e, Sa* Cit, Io3a, and t(e

T)ial i+ )e+*(edled fo) 4a)*( /, #!"/, at 01!! a.2. T(e Defendant i+ NOTIFIED

if (e fail+ to a55ea) -efo)e t(i+ Co)t a+ o)de)ed, a 3a))ant 2a i++e fo) (i+

a))e+t.

E-FILED 2013 NOV 25 4:26 PM SAC - CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT


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Type: OTHER ORDER



So Ordered




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STATE OF IOWA,

Plaintiff,

v.

RODNEY LEE KUHLERS,

Defendant.

CASE No. ACR!"#$%&

ORDER RESCHEDULIN PRETRIALCONFERENCE AND TRIAL

IT IS HERE'Y ORDERED t(at t(e P)et)ial Confe)en*e i+ +*(edled fo) Fe-)a)

#/, #!"/, at 01!! a.2. at t(e Sa* Cont Co)t(o+e, Sa* Cit, Io3a, and t(e

T)ial i+ )e+*(edled fo) 4a)*( /, #!"/, at 01!! a.2. T(e Defendant i+ NOTIFIED

if (e fail+ to a55ea) -efo)e t(i+ Co)t a+ o)de)ed, a 3a))ant 2a i++e fo) (i+

a))e+t.



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Type: OTHER ORDER



So Ordered




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STATE OF IOWA, * CRIMINAL NO. AGCR012368Plaintiff, *

** SECONDv * MOTION FOR

* ADDITIONAL TIME*

RODENY LEE KUHLERS, *Defendant. *

COMES NOW the Defendant, Rodney Kuhlers, and for his Motion states to the

Court as follows:

1. A Motion for Additional Time was filed in this matter on October 17, 2013. No

Court ruling was entered on this motion.

2. A Motion for Discovery was filed on August 15, 2013. No Order was entered

on this motion.

3. Defendant has a pending case in Sac County FECR012389 in where a Order

granting an additional 90 days was filed on October 22, 2013.

4. Rules 2.11, 2.13, 2.13 and 2.14, I.R.Cr.P provide time limits for completion of

these matters, which should be extended in order to provide for the adequate

preparation of a defense.

5. The parties have been working towards exchanging information, completing

discovery and pretrial motions. The Defendant has recently filed a Suppression Motion

but, additional discovery is needed, including possibly taking the deposition of the State

witnesses and production of alleged recorded statements by the defendant and other

materials.

6. Defendant has waived the right to a speedy trial

7. The trial information in these matters was signed and filed on or about July

29, 2013

8. An additional 90 days is requested for completion of discovery.

E-FILED 2014 JAN 23 2:32 PM SAC - CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT


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9. No party will be prejudiced by an additional 90 days for completion of pre tria

motions, discovery and depositions in this matter.

WHEREFORE the Defendant prays as set forth above.



E-FILED 2014 JAN 23 2:32 PM SAC - CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT


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E-FILED 2014 MAY 23 8:22 AM SAC - CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT


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STATE OF IOWA, * No. AGCR012368

*

Plaintiff, *

vs. * JUDGMENT ENTRY -

* Count IRODNEY EE !UHERS, "

DO#$ 02/19/1967 *

Defendant. *

Count I

#E IT REMEM#ERED that this matter ame on for sentenin!. "he #tate is

re$resented %& #a Count& 'ttorne& (en)amin ohn #mith. "he Defendant is re$resented

%& and a$$ears %& 'ttorne& at +a ohn +ou!hlin. -avin! filed a ritten $lea of !uilt&

herein, hih has %een revieed %& this Court and is inor$orated herein %& this

referene, nos of no le!al ause h& )ud!ment should not no %e entered, and none

a$$ears u$on the reord. "he Court, therefore, ae$ts the Defendants $lea of uilt& and

finds that the Defendant is !uilt& of the rime FORGERY %n A&&'%(%t)*

M+*))%no' +n (+o.%t+on o/ Io% Co*) S)t+on 1A42 AND 32141885154

IT IS THEREFORE THE JUDGMENT AND SENTENCE OF THE

COURT, $ursuant to 71'.2, 21.13341545, and 90.1, Code of Ioa, that Defendant %e

sentened to

1. Confinement in the #a Count& ail for ninet& 4905 da&s Defendant is eli!i%le forthe #a Count& ail 8or elease Pro!ram. Defendant shall reeive redit for time$reviousl& served in this matter. "he Defendant shall also %e assessed the

orretional fee har!ed %& the #a Count& #heriffs :ffie of ;.00 $er da&.


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Type: ORDER FOR JUDGMENT



So Ordered



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