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 case of simple misdemeanor and ordinance violation convictions.

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.

Section History: Early form

  [C79, 81, § 814.6; 82 Acts, ch 1021, § 9, 12(1)]


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