What rights do minors have?

Your child may have a right under Iowa Code section 232.11(1)(a). Possession of marijuana is a serious misdemeanor. Whether the seizure at school...

How much time is given for probation violation for not attending a domestic class?

The court could impose the original sentence that was suspended for not following through with the conditions of probation.

As a tenant do I have the right to break the lease if my heat isn't fixed throughout the winter?

Here's what Iowa law provides. You may want to contact the legal aid office in your area. The lawyers there are well versed in landlord tenant...

How do i provide proof if he has never been there? I've done it myself her whole life.

You could have an affidavit prepared for your signature before a notary that indicates he didn't sign the birth certificate, you don't know his...

The age of consent in Iowa is 16. If you were 14 or 15, then this would be an issue because the other party is more than four years older. If the...

Did you sign a waiver of your one-year speedy trial rights? If so, and you want resolution, then discuss with your attorney whether to redemand...

Do I need to get a lawyer? Is this going to affect my schooling?

You need representation. If there is no defense, then you need legal assistance in pursuing a deferred judgment, which will expunge this matter...

All the officer needs to charge you with possession is probable cause to believe that you knowingly possessed marijuana. It's a low threshold. ...

Can you get your license suspension shortened by good behavior?

If you received a deferred judgment for any of the prior convictions and successfully completed probation, then you should be able to request an...

Verbal threats could constitute assault if backed up with the ability to carry it out.