If her breath test was .150, then she may be eligible for a deferred judgment. Anything over that amount makes her ineligible. If she pleads...

Iowa charge, california resident.

Your attorney may be able to request that you serve a sentence out-of-state provided you pay the costs associated with the accommodation in...

If you were arrested on a criminal complaint and the code section is wrong, can it get dismissed?

The Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure provide that unless an additional or different offense is charged or a substantial right of the defendant...

Giving wrong name in juvenile misdemeanor theft charge?

Iowa Code section 719.1A makes it a crime to knowingly provide false identification to a peace officer in the performance of an act that is within...

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Can previous convictions be used against you in a new federal charge?

Prior convictions can be used to enhance your sentence if you plead guilty or are convicted at trial. Whether or not a particular prior conviction...

I got a speeding ticket. The officer got someone else with I'm assuming radar, but I was going far faster. Do I have a case?

You may want to think about counting your blessings. Traveling more than 24 mph over the posted speed limit could lead to a significant period...

If you demanded trial, then you should attend the pretrial conference otherwise a warrant will be issued. The court will determine whether your...

Was wondering if Florida would extradite me from the state of Iowa on a 3rd degree theft charge?

I think it depends on how that charge is classified in Florida. If it's a felony, then you should anticipate extradition to Florida as the warrant...

I was not read my Miranda Rights when I was arrested, am I still supposed to have them read to me if I'm a minor?

If you made the admission while in police custody, then it may be suppressed from evidence if it was the product of police questioning without the...

What do you think i will get i have no crimanial background other then traffic tickets

Theft in the Second Degree is a class D felony in Iowa punishable by up to 5 years in prison and a fine of between $750 and $7,500, both of which...