Can you DNA be collected for crimes committed as a minor?

I think the law in existence of the time would have required a felony conviction before a saliva sample could be obtained for DNA profiling. An...

What constitutes a legal pat down?

The pat-down is justified in situations involving officer safety. Many officers will conduct a pat down before they turn their attention to...

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DUI requirements fulfilled and reapplying for license

If he has a prior revocation on his certified abstract of driving within the last 12 years for an alcohol-related offenses, then the DOT can impose...

Have you been involved in a case where the prior dui was 12 years prior for arrest date, would be 3rd, where the prosecutor agre

The twelve year lookback provision begins to run the day after your prior conviction. The State need not charge it as a third offense. It can be...

Why can't we record in Polk County criminal courts?

Audio or video recording must be approved in advance with the trial court. This applies to the media, too. Proceedings in open court will be...

What do I need to do to get my charges dropped or lightened

Don't snitch or otherwise try to work off your charges by cooperating with police. If you have no defenses and you have already admitted to the...

Can my lawyer waive my 1 yr trial deadline?

The trial court will probably require a written waiver as well as a hearing to establish your willingness to waive the one year speedy trial rule...

Can a 27 year old get in trouble for having sex with a 17 year old in iowa?

The age of consent in Iowa 16. So, there should be no legal consequences for consensual sex between the two of you. However, I believe she is still...

I am pending a court date for DUI and still have my drivers license If I were to establish residency in WI could I get a license

If you are not yet revoked in Iowa, then you could move to Wisconsin and apply for a driver's license there. If Iowa does revoke your driving...

What does the prosecution have to prove to find me guilty of a speeding ticket?

Whether the radar detection device was properly calibrated appears to be something you would consider investigating to defend a speeding ticket for...

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