I don't think the errors can serve as a complete defense to the charge. However, if the officer did not have his signature notarized on the...

Is there such a thing as a pardon or expunge for a class d felony in Iowa based on 5 + years of clean living and employment?

Unless you received a deferred judgment at the time of sentencing, which it sounds like you did not, then I am not aware of a mechanism to expunge...

I have an assault charge that was dismissed on my record. How can I get this cleared from public record?

There have been efforts in the past few years to pass legislation addressing this issue in Iowa, but as of now neither the arrest nor the dismissal...

Can Arizona make me put a breathalyzer in after 5 yrs. living in Iowa with legal drivers license?

Perhaps the sanction had not yet been administratively reported to other states at the time you received your Iowa DL? If you were revoked in...

Got caught with 150 hits of 25i-nbome 6 days before it became schedule 1. Cops took it and let me go. illegal search.

If the search and seizure turns out to be unlawful, then you can challenge the admissibility of the evidence at trial when and if charged. Is the...

It may be possible for a single electronic signature to populate the ticket forms regardless of how many are issued. The signature is not an...

Why is that citizens can't retrieve legal advice?

The public defender assigned to your case will be in the best position to advise you of your options. The PD office is staffed with good attorneys...

Can a parolee be returned to prison if no new charges and they have a confirmed job and suitable and safe residence?

I believe it would take a significant violation of your parole agreement to return you to Oakdale. If you did not admit to any violations and the...

What can be done if an Officer arrest you knowing you are innocent of the crime.

If the officer believes there is probable cause (more likely than not) that an offense was committed in the officer's presence and you may have...

I need a lawyer who will work pro bona on expunging arrest record

Unless you were granted the grace of a deferred judgment at the time of sentencing and successfully completed probation, or were convicyed of minor...