The fine print of the rental agreement will indicate that the property was not yours to sell. I anticipate you could be charged with some type of...

Can I write to the judge and ask for a recoinsiteration concerning my citation and unrealistic amount of fine that was imposed?

If this is a scheduled violation in Iowa, like trespass under Iowa Code section 716.8, then the judge has no discretion to deviate from the stated...

What will happento my friend since he put his hands around his sister neck who is a minor?

He may have a defense to a charge depending on the circumstances. If he is charged, then he should consult with an attorney ASAP.

In situations involving unsupervised probation, the court is usually more concerned with whether you have any other law violations (arrests,...

It might be a petition for rehearing under Iowa Rule of Appellate Procedure 6.1205, but that has a 14-day deadline for filing after the ruling.

Do i need a lawyer ?

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What is the legal limit on a public intox

Eight hundredths (0.08) is the per se legal threshold for breath alcohol in OWI cases. You can still be "under the influence" of alcohol at a...

The person likely must have actual or apparent authority to grant consent for law enforcement to enter the premises without a warrant. This is a...

I put the following guide together for Iowa, but the areas of inquiry would be the same for...

Why was I turned down for a handgun permit because of a misdemeanor drug charge committed in 1988?

18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(3) prohibits any person who is an "unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance (as defined in section 102 of the...