Minnesota could choose to treat it as a second offense because of your prior conviction in Iowa. The MN DOT will likely revoke your nonresident...

How can you work on getting criminal charges dropped without a lawyer?

It is probably not necessary to get an attorney involved to clear up a discrepancy on your criminal history. If it involves a prior conviction...

I was never offered or told about deferred judgment for 5th degree theft and pled guilty could i still get it or my record

Unfortunately, no. The conviction is final.

You can be ordered out of your vehicle and directed back to the patrol car. Rolling the window down slightly only increases your chances that the...

Can I file harassment charges against the police?

The police can approach an already stopped vehicle just like any ordinary citizen. If they detect the odor of burnt marijuana, then they can...

I'm currently being charged with possession of a control substance aggregated misdemeanor.

It's probably a scrivener's error in the minutes of testimony attached to the trial information. The judgment and sentence in that matter will be...

Can state use charges from 1999 to enhance current possession charge to aggravated misdemeanor?

Yes. There is no limit to the look back in section 124.401(5) like there is with OWI, which is 12 years in Iowa under 321J.

What happens if you don't fulfill your Jail sentence in time?

A warrant could be issued and the person could be held in custody upon arrest for the balance of the sentence.

Am I able to get a 123.47(1) charge expunged in Iowa?

PAULA or possession of alcohol under legal age that is criminalized under subsection (2) can be expunged, but I don't believe that offenses that...

The DOT will send you a notice with the reinstatement date. You will need SR22 insurance, a substance abuse evaluation, proof of completion of the...