Slapping another without legal justification is assault. That will get you in trouble with juvenile court services and should be avoided.

If the police take items from ur car so they need to leave an inventory receipt?

Did you consent to a search? Or did they search your vehicle after you were arrested for driving under suspension? The answers to these questions...

How much trouble could my 17 year old son get into for having sex with a girl who said she was 16 but is really 15?

The age of consent in Iowa is 16. It is not a crime for a 15 year old to consent to sex with someone who is not more than 4 years older at the...

What kind of charges can he expect?

He will want to challenge the issuance of the search warrant. There may be an issue of staleness of the information presented to the magistrate. ...

If my case was dismissed am I still charged or convicted of this crime?

The Iowa DOT still imposes sanctions for a breath test failure or refusal regardless of the ultimate outcome of the criminal case. If you are...

Each firm handles its intake process differently. Some will take down basic information to help determine if the firm practices in that area. You...

What are punishments and what should I do for defense with being caught using counterfeit money?

This may be considered class D felony forgery in violation of Iowa Code chapter 715A. You could be sentenced up to 5 years in prison and fined...

Unless you were granted the grace of a deferred judgment and successfully discharged from probation, the ticket will regrettably remain on your...

What can i do?

An unexcused absence can be used to terminate your employment for cause. Ask to have a sit-down with your supervisor and explain the situation. ...

If I hire a defense attorney, what is suppose to be expected of what can be done and how much input do they have in the case?

Depending on the issues involved, your choice of attorney can make a real difference in the determination of whether the case proceeds to trial. ...

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