Can I get the money I put up for a bail bond reduced?

If the state is filing a lesser charge then originally cited by the arresting officer, then the judge could reduce the bond accordingly at your...

How can I protest a camera speeding ticket?

I suggest you contact an experienced criminal defense lawyer in the area where the traffic ticket occurred. These red light tickets may be...

I got caught shoplifting for my first time and had a clean record. Age 19, what will happen to me at court?

If you have no defense and intend to plead guilty, then you should request the court grant you the grace of a deferred judgment at the time of...

If a juror doesn't admit to knowing someone on the prosecutors side and vice versa is this grounds for mistrial.

It may be too late to declare a mistrial since the jury has already returned a verdict. There may be post-trial motions, however, for the attorney...

How can a local police department be granted a search warrant for a residence outside of their jurisdiction?

The local police are not limited to executing a search warrant only within the city limits. As long as the magistrate had probable cause to issue...

Can i still get a passport if I have 3 owis in iowa

You can probably apply for the passport. The bigger issue you will need to address is whether the particular country to which you are traveling...

What is the likelihood that I will have to provide a final urinalysis after discharge papers have been filed?

It's probably unlikely that you would need to pass a UA to be discharged, especially considering the fact that the paperwork has already been...

Statue of Limitations of Class D Felony Theft 13 years old Currently being charged for class d felony theft

Normally, the statute of limitation period on a felony charge is 3 years in Iowa. However, if you were outside the state for any period after the...

If you were denied a public defender, then the magistrate determined that you make more money that the threshold amount and denying you...

Volunteer nothing. No statements, no samples for DNA profiling. If taken into custody, then lawyer up and say nothing else. Apply for court...