It may depend on whether the contraband was in plain view in a location where the officer was authorized to be. Just because they entered the home...

An attorney might be able to better position this for you in front of the county attorney. Keep in mind that if all else fails, then you may...

Can I be charged with Assault on a minor after I caught him by the shirt collar after catching him breaking into my truck??

You may have two affirmative defenses: defense of property (Iowa Code section 704.4) and use of force by private persons in making an arrest...

The odor of burnt or raw cannabis gives the officer probable cause to search your vehicle without a warrant in Iowa. The weed and paraphernalia...

You can file an application for the return of seized property with the clerk of court in Mason. If the items are no longer needed in an...

You should look online to see the details of the particular ordinance or call the city clerk to get a copy sent to you. The fact that you have...

I have two tickets in 2018 and in 2019 I have 3 tickets but so far in 2020 I did not have traffic tickets?

Three convictions for moving violations in 12 months will lead to a suspension of your driving privileges as a habitual violator. They cannot be...

A traffic stop is a seizure under both U.S. and State Constitutions. A traffic stop is “a relatively brief encounter” which is “more analogous to...

The owner or someone on the owner's behalf will probably need to evict you through a forcible entry and detainer (FED) action. Self-help evictions...

Why did the sheriff ask to contact the passenger that was in my car? What will happen now with the warrant and court date?

Depending on the quantity of mushrooms (and how they are packaged), you may be facing misdemeanor or more serious felony charges. You should...