What to do after losing an appeal?

There are special rules for appealing a misdemeanor to the Iowa Supreme Court. You will want to review the Iowa Rules of Criminal and Appellate...

I would not plead guilty at your first court hearing unless you can speak with the county or city attorney prosecuting the charge and secure a...

Do I have to pay a civil claim.

This is the authority for the claim for damages: 645.3 LIABILITY. 1. A person who knowingly and without claim of right wrongfully ...

I was charged with 5th degree theft in des moines iowa simple misdameanor what are my chances of just getting a fine?

If you have no defense to the charge and you have little or no prior criminal history, then you might be able to seek a deferred judgment at the...

Most probation is supervised by the Department of Correctional Services in Iowa. Some misdemeanor offenses will be supervised by the county...

Can you get a disorderly house even if you don't live there?

It is important to know whether you were cited under state law or a local ordinance. The language will control whether a visitor or someone elae...

After a deferred owi in iowa, once you get your license reinstated, do i have to get the SR22 insurance

Yes, the DOT requires SR22 insurance for two years. You will not be able to register your vehicle without it.

I received a zero tolerance ticket in Illinois, but my driver's license is registered in Iowa. How will this be handled?

If Iowa receives a notice of revocation from Illinois, the DOT will treat it as if it occurred in Iowa. Sixty day license revocation for a first...

I have an IA licence...DUI in IL. I got court supervision. How long is the summery suspension? SR22? other requirements in IA?

Illinois may likely revoke your out of state driving privileges. If that happens, the revocation will be reported to the Iowa DOT. Iowa will take...

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Cant pay remainder of fines, coming up on the end of probation. What will most likely happen?

Maybe the court will discharge you and certify the unpaid fines to the state's central collections unit for recovery? Ten percent will be added to...