State of Iowa v. Jason Michael Pirie

Summary

The Iowa Supreme Court affirmed the defendant's conviction for third-degree theft and his consecutive sentences. It held that the officer's indirect hearsay testimony was improperly admitted but harmless because it was cumulative and the evidence of guilt was overwhelming, while the remaining challenges failed for lack of proof, lack of preservation, or absence of an abuse of discretion. The court also upheld the remote sentencing proceeding because the defendant did not timely object and the record suggested the parties coordinated their remote appearances.