doesn't sound like you're getting solid information from this clerk. make sure you follow up with that ticket. make sure court has your not guilty...

it was issued to you so you have to deal with it unfortunately. does not appear to have points but will go on your driving record. if you are...

It's not a lot. It's a criminal charge.

If you have a Class D New York license and the Iowa treats that violation like a simple traffic ticket then you probably will not have...

Yes if they have probable cause of a traffic violation they can stop you anywhere.

yes and yes. Contrary to urban legends, nothing is gained by being by convicted 5 years after a violation date.

It is on your record. it is "inactive" in the sense that if you did not get any other tickets 18 months before and after the date of the violation...

"asking a judge for leniency" is never a good approach. If handled properly this ticket can be dismissed.

the explanation you send with the not guilty plea will not help and only possibly hurt.

Yes it will work since you took it after date of violation. Don't worry about how many attorneys tell you otherwise. I am 100% correct.