What if this is this a person first offense and they get charged for possession contraband - drug/narcotic Violation ?

If the bond is $350, then the person can be released pending further proceedings if that amount of money is posted. Probation is among the...

My girlfriend is 17 and I am 26, her step dad has stated that his lawyers are able to charge me regardless, is this true?

If you are referring to the age of consent, then you should know that it is 16 in Iowa. Assuming there was no sexual contact when she was 14 or...

Will my boyfriend get time served in a different state then his warrant ?

The only states that I'm aware of that haven't signed onto the Uniform Criminal Extradition Act 18 U.S.C. section 3182 are Missouri and South...

Can a bondsman trace someone through ATM use or Bank record?

That information would probably only be revealed with a warrant and, as a private citizen, a bondsman doesn't have access to that kind of court...

How can I get probation for a class c felony theft charge?

An attorney can help you negotiate a plea that involves a suspended sentence with probation or, better yet, a deferred judgment so that you can...

Do I need an attorney to attend the hearing with me?

You won't need an attorney as a witness, but if you were the source of the "false reports of him 'ramming,'" then you may want to speak with an...

if I have a serious misdemeanor that has been pleaded down to a simple misdemeanor and I leave state will that Iowa extradite ?

You risk undermining the plea agreement and will earn yourself an arrest warrant. While it may be less likely that you will be extradited for a...

What should i expect?

You should hire an experienced Iowa drug defense attorney to review the circumstances surrounding the stop and search of your vehicle. An attorney...

Boyfriend got busted with an ounce, grinder, and scale and no insurance/registration what is the most likely outcome?

The stop is valid if there was no front plate. Odor of marijuana gives the officer probable cause to search the car. If he has no prior criminal...

Assuming there are no defenses, then he would likely be eligible for either a deferred judgment or a suspended sentence with probation for a first...