Do I need an attorney to ask a judge for misdemeanor drug paraphenalia to be a deffered judgement?

Your son could speak with the prosecuting attorney and request a sentencing recommendation of a deferred judgment if he changed his plea to guilty....

What should I do at my initial trial for 4th degree theft in Iowa? What possible sentences am I looking at?

This is a serious misdemeanor level offense punishable by up to one year in jail plus a fine and restitution. When you make your initial appearance...

How do I find out what a charge was with only the trial ID and citation number?

You can google Iowa Courts Online and follow the prompts to search trial court cases. You can search by entering your first and last name and the...

House raided for meth manufacturing... how long in iowa can there still be charges filed???

If you were not arrested after the raid, then the State will have up to three years to file charges for felony - level offenses.

The driver and passenger have been charged with OWI.Can my Lawyer file for motion to suppress DWI evidence since I didn' drive?

You will need to challenge whether there were reasonable grounds to believe that you were operating a motor vehicle. Even if the state does not...

Can you have a tax stamp charge with a poss charge

Yes. Tax stamp only requires proof of possession of more than 42.5 grams of processed cannabis without affixed stamps. You can possess this...

How do u calculate how much time in prison u will do on a 5 yr sentence from 2009 & just recently got sent 2 imcc 4 theft 2nd

The Department of Corrections can calculate the tentative date for you.

The Department of Corrections is responsible for determining the discharge date. The judge may have indicated a likely sentence period, but it is...

Is there any new ruling stating that federal cases cannot enhance with an old misdemeanor?

Certain misdemeanors — careless or reckless driving, gambling, driving without a license, disorderly conduct, prostitution, resisting arrest,...

The state will probably not file charges against you until it receives the blood test results. If the blood alcohol concentration exceeds .08, then...