I’m 17 and This is my first crime and I’ve been charged with 1st degree robbery and bodily injury will I be probation eligible?

There's a chance that this could be handled in juvenile court with a reverse waiver depending on how close you are to age 18. If you are...

You may be required to wear it for the duration of your probation period. But, if you establish a prolonged period of compliance, then your PO...

Will I go to jail and have license suspended?

If you are convicted of this speeding charge, then court will send notice to the Iowa DOT and you will be facing a 90 day suspension as a result of...

The officer wrote the day it happened as the court date...so i went to the judge and asked how is this posible...im right here..

The officer can amend the citation up to the time of trial to correct an error like this.

If if I was on probation and I get a Pity theft charge will I get revoked?

Yes, your probation could be revoked and the original sentenced imposed. Or you might remain on probation, but serve time in jail for contempt...

Iowa Code chapter 802 sets out the statute of limitations for criminal cases. Felony charges, especially those involving controlled substances,...

Is it legal to be asked questions on polygraph when the case was dismissed by the judge ?

Yes, these questions are legal. A behavioral issue was brought to the attention of the Department of Correctional Services. Your PO uses a...

The state is still required to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you were driving. Identification is easy when there is a traffic stop. But a...

Does iowa extradite for misnomer ?

Iowa will extradite from other states for felonies, but probably not for misdemeanors. That said, you don't want to have a record of failing to...

Your remedy is probably a pro rata reduction in the rent you pay for the first month.