Odebolt Man Pleads Guilty To Forgery

IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR SAC COUNTY
STATE OF IOWA,

No. AGCR012368

Plaintiff,
LIMITED APPEARANCE
v.

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 #AT0010555
LOUGHLIN LAW FIRM
231 West Maple Street
Cherokee, IA 51012
(712) 225-2514
(712) 225-2515 (fax)
jmloughlinlaw@gmail.com
ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT

E-FILED 2013 JUL 29 3:53 PM SAC - CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT
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 on
July 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 case
shall 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 depositions
of 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 depositions
shall be at public expense. Upon Defendant's request, the State is ordered to disclose
evidence pursuant to I.R.Cr.P. 2.14(2). If the Defendant requests discretionary
discovery, the State is ordered to comply with the provisions of I.R.Cr.P. 2.14(b). If the
Defendant opts to request discretionary discovery and the State requests reciprocal
discovery, 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 set
for hearing. The State shall disclose any exculpatory evidence, including any evidence
relating to the credibility of minuted witnesses.

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CLERK TO FURNISH COPIES TO:
SAC COUNTY ATTORNEY
JOHN MATTHEW LOUGHLIN
2 of 3
State of Iowa Courts
Case Number Case Title
AGCR012368 ST. VS. RODNEY LEE KUHLERS
Type: ORDER SETTING TRIAL
So Ordered
Electronically signed on 2013-07-30 12:10:51
3 of 3

STATE OF IOWA,

No. AGCR012368

Plaintiff,
APPEARANCE
v.

RODNEY LEE KUHLERS,

Defendant.

COMES NOW, the undersigned attorney and enters his appearance on behalf of
the defendant.

/s/ John P. Loughlin
__________________________
John P. Loughlin #AT0004856
LOUGHLIN LAW FIRM
Cherokee, IA 51012
(712) 225-2514
(712) 225-2515 (fax)
jploughlinlaw@gmail.com

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


STATE OF IOWA, * CRIMINAL NO. AGCR012368
Plaintiff, *
*
*
v * REQUEST TO PRODUCE AND FOR
* COMPLETION OF DISCOVERY
*
RODNEY LEE KUHLERS, *
Defendant. *
COMES NOW the Defendant, Rodney Lee Kuhlers, and asks the State to
produce the following, all pursuant to Rule 2.14, Iowa Rules of Criminal Procedure:
1. Copies of all reports, photographs, videos or other documents obtained or
prepared in the investigation of this matter; including but not limited to; police reports,
medical tests or reports, written statements, evidentiary documents of any sort, and any
other tangible item, that may be relevant and/or exculpatory, whether admissible as
evidence in this matter or not.
2. Copies of all written, oral or video statements obtained including transcripts of
any recorded statements obtained in this matter regardless of whether the person giving
the statement is listed as a witness or not and including any such statements alleged to
have been made by Defendant.
3. Copies of all exhibits intended to be offered at Trial, including photographs. If
any exhibit cannot be copied please identify the exhibit, where it was obtained, whether
any tests have been performed on it, who its current custodian is, and whether the State
will object to Defendant obtaining his own independent analysis of the exhibit.
4. Copies of all search warrants and supporting Affidavits in this matter.
5. Copies of any medical reports and test results, including but not limited to
finger print testing, body substance sample testing, or any other type of test performed
or relating to any matter of evidence herein.
6. A copy of the Defendant's prior criminal record, if any, as is available to the
E-FILED 2013 AUG 15 3:47 PM SAC - CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT

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.


LOUGHLIN LAW FIRM
Cherokee, IA 51012
(712) 225-2514
(712) 225-2515 (fax)

E-FILED 2013 AUG 15 3:47 PM SAC - CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT
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+en,e 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
Type: OTHER ORDER
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
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 s,eed- t*ial, t(at t(e P*e.T*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 a,,ea* 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
Type: ORDER FOR CONTINUANCE
So Ordered
E-FILED 2013 OCT 11 1:43 PM SAC - CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT


Plaintiff, *
*
*
v * MOTION FOR
* ADDITIONAL TIME
*
RODNEY LEE KUHLERS, *
Defendant. *
COMES NOW the Defendant, Rodney Kuhlers, and asks the Court for additional
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 of
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
matter for Hearing upon Notice.


LOUGHLIN LAW FIRM
Cherokee, IA 51012
(712) 225-2514
(712) 225-2515 (fax)

E-FILED 2013 OCT 17 10:18 AM SAC - CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT
STATE OF IOWA,
Plaintiff,
v.
RODNEY LEE KUHLERS,
Defendant.
CASE No. ACR!"#$%&

ORDER RESCHEDULIN PRETRIAL
CONFERENCE AND TRIAL
IT IS HERE'Y ORDERED t(at t(e P)et)ial Confe)en*e i+ +*(ed,led fo) Fe-),a).
#/, #!"/, at 01!! a.2. at t(e Sa* Co,nt. Co,)t(o,+e, Sa* Cit., Io3a, and t(e
T)ial i+ )e+*(ed,led 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
Type: OTHER ORDER
So Ordered
STATE OF IOWA,
Plaintiff,
v.
RODNEY LEE KUHLERS,
Defendant.
CASE No. ACR!"#$%&

ORDER RESCHEDULIN PRETRIAL
CONFERENCE AND TRIAL
IT IS HERE'Y ORDERED t(at t(e P)et)ial Confe)en*e i+ +*(ed,led fo) Fe-),a).
#/, #!"/, at 01!! a.2. at t(e Sa* Co,nt. Co,)t(o,+e, Sa* Cit., Io3a, and t(e
T)ial i+ )e+*(ed,led 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.

Type: OTHER ORDER
So Ordered


Plaintiff, *
*
* SECOND
v * 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
9. No party will be prejudiced by an additional 90 days for completion of pre trial
motions, discovery and depositions in this matter.
WHEREFORE the Defendant prays as set forth above.

LOUGHLIN LAW FIRM
Cherokee, IA 51012
(712) 225-2514
(712) 225-2515 (fax)

E-FILED 2014 JAN 23 2:32 PM SAC - CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT
E-FILED 2014 MAY 23 8:22 AM SAC - CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT
1
STATE OF IOWA, * No. AGCR012368
*
Plaintiff, *
vs. * JUDGMENT ENTRY -
* Count I
RODNEY 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$$ears %& 'ttorne& at +a, *ohn +ou!hlin. -avin! filed a ,ritten $lea of !uilt&
herein, ,hih has %een revie,ed %& this Court and is inor$orated herein %& this
referene, .no,s of no le!al ause ,h& )ud!ment should not no, %e entered, and none
a$$ears u$on the reord. "he Court, therefore, ae$ts the Defendant/s $lea of 0uilt& and
finds that the Defendant is !uilt& of the rime FORGERY %n A&&'%(%t)*
M+,*)-)%no' +n (+o.%t+on o/ Io0% Co*) S)1t+on, 213A42 AND 32141885165164

IT IS THEREFORE THE JUDGMENT AND SENTENCE OF THE
COURT, $ursuant to 711'.2, 221.13341545, and 902.1, Code of Io,a, that Defendant %e
sentened to6

1. Confinement in the #a Count& *ail for ninet& 4905 da&s7 Defendant is eli!i%le for
the #a Count& *ail 8or. 9elease 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& #heriff/s :ffie of ;11.00 $er da&.
<urther, the )ail sentene shall run onurrent ,ith the )ail sentene in #a Count&
Distrit Court ase <=C9012239.

2. Defendant ,ill %e $laed on $ro%ation ,ith the #eond *udiial De$artment of
Corretional #ervies for a $eriod of t,o 425 &ears from the *ud!ment entr& date.
Durin! suh $ro%ationar& $eriod, Defendant shall a%ide %& all the terms and
onditions of the $ro%ation as set forth on the Pro%ation '!reement and $a& an&
re>uired $ro%ation enrollment fee. Defendant, ,ithin 72 hours of this *ud!ment, shall
ontat the #eond *udiial De$artment of Corretions Pro%ation :ffier at 111?17@?
@0@1 to set u$ an a$$ointment re!ardin! the terms of $ro%ation.

a. Defendant shall o%e& all <ederal, #tate, and loal la,s and ordinanes.

%. Defendant shall re$ort all ne, arrests to his Pro%ation :ffier ,ithin seven
da&s of the arrest

. Defendant shall timel& $a& all amounts ordered %& this *ud!ment.
2

2. "he fine in the amount of ;621.00, is here%& sus$ended. Defendant shall $a& a +a,
=nforement Initiative #urhar!e of 7123400 $ursuant to #etion 911.2 4for violations
under Io,a Code Cha$ters 12@, 111' @12(, 712, 71@, 711', 716, and Io,a Code
#etions 719.3, 721.1, 721.2, and 721.257 to %e $aid as ordered %& the ourt.

@. Defendant shall $a& the ourt osts herein and the ourt osts of an& ation
dismissed $ursuant to the $lea a!reement herein7 in the amount of 7162418 7 to %e $aid
as ordered %& the ourt.
1. Defendant shall .ee$ the Cler. of Court notified as to an& han!e in address until
all o%li!ations of this ase have %een om$leted.
64 IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Defendant shall $a& all amounts ordered as set
out in a $a&ment $lan entered into ,ith the Io,a De$artment of Corretional #ervies.

HOWE9ER IF THE A#O9E :AYMENT :AN DOES NOT RESUT IN
THE TOTA O#IGATIONS #EING :AID WITHIN 28 MONTHS OF THE
DATE OF THIS JUDGMENT, THE #AANCE IS DUE AT THAT TIME4
D)/)n*%nt +, %*(+,)* t;%t +/ on) <%=-)nt +, -+,,)*, t;) )nt+') o>.+&%t+on >)1o-),
+--)*+%t).= *u)4

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Count II %n* Count III %') here%&
dismissed after the a$$eal $eriod has run, ,ithout further order of the Court.

Defendant havin! a$$eared and sentene %ein! $ronouned, IT IS
FURTHER ORDERED that an& %alane of a$$earane %ond is released after
a$$liation to fine, surhar!e, ourt osts, attorne& fees, and restitution.

Defendant is advised of the ri!ht to a$$eal this )ud!ment and sentene and of
the ri!ht to a$$l& for a$$ointment of a$$ellate ounsel and the furnishin! of a transri$t if
una%le to $a& the a$$eal osts. Defendant is also advised of the neessit& to om$l& ,ith
the statutor& re>uirements in filin! a notie of a$$eal. Defendant/s a$$eal %ond is fiAed
as ;2100.00.

:ri!inal filed, o$& to6
Count& 'ttorne&
Defendant/Defense Counsel, *ohn +ou!hlin

Type: ORDER FOR JUDGMENT
So Ordered

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