What are the consequences for getting a speeding ticket for going 65 in a 55. It is my first ticket ever. I am 18 years old.

Probably a fine and 35 percent surcharge plus court costs. You aren't driving fast enough to have your license suspended. But you should avoid any...

Is juror misconduct a reason for a mistrial to be ruled?

I agree with my colleague. The fact that a hearing is being held may indicate that the court believes there is purported juror misconduct. But...

Is a 1st offence dui in Iowa considered a "Criminal Conviction"?

You can be convicted of a misdemeanor or a felony offense in Iowa. A first offense OWI is classified as a serious misdemeanor offense. I agree...

Does an officer have to have a reason to stop me for no apparent reason other than he ran my plates?

If the officer could confirm that the registered owner of the vehicle was not licensed to drive and was the same gender as the driver, then there...

Does Amtrak have a current screening process for fugitives on the lamb

Amtrak would probably check a passenger manifest against a federal terrorist watch list, but I don't know whether this would be checked against...

The casinos have a duty to keep under age persons from accessing the gaming floor. You might expect that your license could be run to verify your...

I have a rather delicate question about my former court appointed defender.

I don't think you can rule out the potential that law enforcement may not have believed the victim when she denied any contact with you in January...

Can I expunge trespassing charges from Council Bluffs, IA and roughly how long will it take?

Unless you were granted the grace of a deferred judgment at the time of sentencing and successfully completed probation, I do not believe the...

I have a couple questions involving witnesses and depositions for criminal cases.

Generally, the information would be used to impeach the witness during the the witness's testimony at trial. If the sworn testimony establishes...

My friend went to jail for a ounce of weed that was my can I go down to the jail an tell them to get him out an I have never

You could be charged with class D felony Possession with Intent to Deliver or serious misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana depending on whether...