State of Iowa v. Frederick Lee Hawkins III

Summary

The court affirmed Hawkins's three convictions for assault with intent to commit sexual abuse, holding that the totality of the circumstances provided substantial evidence that he intended to commit sexual abuse against all three women. The court rejected any requirement that the State prove an overt act toward completing the sexual abuse or an external interruption preventing completion. Because the district court failed to state reasons for imposing consecutive sentences, the court vacated the sentence and remanded for a plenary sentencing hearing.