You are normally required to contact the probation officer within 24-48 hours depending on the county. Call them as soon as you read this and...

What would you say he would be looking at for a sentence?

If he now has prior felony convictions, then those can be be run together or one after the other. So, he could be looking at 10 years (a C and D...

Whats my friends sentence and will the feds pick it up?

A case normally stays at the state level unless there are significant quantities of narcotics, or a long running investigation that involves...

Can I still contest a ticket although I have already paid it?

Some judges will allow you to withdraw the plea especially if you weren't represented by counsel at the time. Visit with the clerk of court about...

Can I get driving while suspended if a cop said he seen me but didn't pull me over ?

If the officer ran the plate and you matched the description of the registered owner who is suspended, then the officer has probable cause to issue...

How can I reopen a 10+ year old criminal case for a simple misdemeanor in Iowa?

I believe you are outside the time frames to file any appeal or post-conviction relief petition. If you did not receive the grace of a deferred...

The officer has the discretion to issue a citation or a warning. He chose the citation. You can defend it in court, but unfortunately, it doesn't...

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Will Iowa extradite me for a court date for 1gram of pot?

Unlikely, but it depends. A third offense possession of a controlled substance of even 1 gram of marijuana would be a felony if you had two or...

Will Iowa extradite me for a court date for 1gram of pot?

Unlikely, but it depends. A third offense possession of a controlled substance of even 1 gram of marijuana would be a felony if you had two or...

You are probably okay as long as you aren't now harboring, aiding or concealing your friend with the intent to prevent his apprehension.