If there was only one open container, then you may have a defense to possessing it based on the law of constructive possession. In Iowa, mere...

Lesser charge

Burglary is a very fact specific charge. If he has consent to enter premises and doesn't overstay his welcome, then that is a defense. The State...

Will a simple misdemeanor of selling tobacco to minors effect my chances of being hired as a police officer?

Unless you received a deferred judgment and successfully completed probation, then the conviction will remain part of your permanemt criminal...

Can you use a deferred judgement on a 1st degree burglary charge? Bond is $20,000 and it's his first felony.

He may be deferred eligible because burglary offenses under Iowa Code Chapter 713 don't appear to be excluded from consideration under Chapter 907.

My friend was given a citation for drag racing, and was driving under the speed limit. What do we do?

Under Iowa Code section 321.278, the state's drag racing statute, traveling in excess of the posted speed limit is an important element of the...

Any adverse impact if I request an appeal to contest the driving license suspension after paying the speeding ticket fine ?

Normally, this is how drivers first learn of the suspension for a serious vioation of speeding more than 25 miles per hour over the posted speed...

How do I get out of a suspended license?

You can file an informal appeal with the Iowa Transportation Office of Driver Services, stating the basis for the appeal with any supporting...

Should I expect a drug test at my probation review?

If random testing was part of the probation agreement, then you should anticipate needing to prove abstinence at any point during the probationary...

Do not lie to your probation officer. If you don't have the hours done, then call him him tomorrow and ask for an extension or complete the hours...

Iowa Code section 321.320 requires yielding the right of way to vehicles in the intersection or those "so close [to the intersection] as to...

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