Can police seize your car if your not arrested in Iowa??

An attorney who specializes in forfeiture can file an application for the return of seized property on your behalf and demand a hearing.

Will my probation officer tell my dhs worker that I failed a drug test?

Your PO may or may not, but if your supervision and DHS matters are in the same county, then it's a good bet that the county attorney's office will...

If implied consent was not read to you prior to submitting a breath sample on the DataMaster, then arguably there was no written request of a peace...

What if the officer that cited you , admitted he was not the officer who recorded your speed, but he’s the only one in court?

There is a shared information doctrine that permits facts known by one officer to be attributed to another. If the two are working as a team, one...

Yes, an officer can issue a citation a week following the occurrence. A good faith effort to notify your parents of an arrest for certain crimes,...

I believe a registration violation under 321.34 is $20 plus surcharge and court costs for a total of $87.00. The DOT will charge a penalty of 5%...

How does state and federal cases work if they run concurrent?

Here is an article that can help explain the interplay between state and federal...

Can I purchase firearms after a restraining order has expired?

Erik is right. It depends on the language in the protective order. If the order notifies you that you shall not possess, ship, transport, or...

Can I file a petition to lower my fines? Scott county Iowa, what forms do I fill out and do you know how long until decision?

I don't think the court can reduce any restitution owed to a victim, but perhaps it could convert the fines and surcharges to community service if...

How long can a police officer hold my prescription pills that i showed proof that they are mine ?

The pills are likely now evidence in a pending criminal investigation. It is going to take more than a few days to get them returned to you even...