I passed a school bus when the amber lights were on. Stop arm was not out. Can you get jail time for that and how is that decide
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Answered on February 13, 2020
It will be up to the bus driver to report a suspected violation to police. There are dash cameras to confirm what actually transpired. As you...
How can I be charged with driving while barred when the police only see my vehicle and assume that I am driving?
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Answered on February 12, 2020
If he can ID you as the driver from that distance, then that is PC to arrest. But if he only had a hunch you were behind the wheel, then that could...
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How can I press charges on a guy for theft when the police won't do anything about it??
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Answered on February 11, 2020
A civil action for fraud and conversion may be your preferred course. You can request punitive damages to punish his conduct.
Tolling Criminal Statute of Limitations?
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Answered on February 11, 2020
I believe there may be a valid statute of limitations defense to such a charge. The state has the burden of showing the person left the state with...
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Can my friend who is 16 and her boyfriend who is 22 legally date with one parents permission and not the others?
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Answered on February 11, 2020
The age of consent in Iowa is 16 provided that any consent to sexual activity is not obtained through duress or coercion.
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I got letter regarding new charge informal probation ends can I contact court of before court date made and not get violation?
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Answered on February 11, 2020
The outcome of the new charge may be used to revoke your informal probation and impose the original sentence.
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I had an Ex-son in law steal checks. He wrote 10 $100 checks before the bank or I caught it. Drivers license # and video tapes
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Answered on February 11, 2020
He can be charged with a class D felony for each check he wrote.
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Was I right to think I’d be released from probation when my 5 years was up?
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Answered on February 11, 2020
The Department of Corrections is unlikely to release you from probation with restitution still owing. If you hadn't voluntarily agreed to it, then...
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Is it possible to not have jail time with forgery theft and informal probation violation?
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Answered on February 11, 2020
A conviction for new, more serious charges while you are on probation usually results a revocation of your probation. That means the original...
How much jail time would u do on a missed court date for trespassing?
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Answered on February 11, 2020
The warrant will remain in place until you surrender to authorities or are arrested. Your request for a continuance could be denied because of the...
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