Can I be criminally prosecuted in iowa for defaulting on a payday loan?

These are civil matters. If you have an unpaid balance, the payday loans outfit can sue you in small claims court for the debt. These obligations...

Can I ask for a deferral with a minor criminal history?

Under chapter 321J, you are eligible for a deferred judgment because you consented to testing, the result is under .150 and there was no accident...

How do I get a court date & contest a speeding citation that I received from an enforcement camera in a company lease vehicle?

The local ordinances in Iowa typically provide for a sanction against the registered owner of the vehicle because the car is never stopped to...

You should contact Iowa Legal Aid in your area. That office handles a lot of landlord-tenant issues. An attorney there will be able to tell you...

How do I know if my judgement was defferred?

If you successfully completed deferred judgment probation, then your record should be expunged of the conviction. If it does not show up on a...

How many days will I serve in jail for an Aggravated Misdemeanor?

Each aggravated misdemeanor is punishable by an indeterminate term of up to one year in jail or two years in prison. Separate counts can be served...

What is the law in Sioux City Iowa for playing music in the car?

While I have not seen the local ordinance, I believe these are susceptible to constitutional challenges on the basis they are overly broad and...

I am writing because I have a question about a case I am involved in and I'm not very satisfied with my current lawyer. I recent

You are in a difficult position. If your plea of guilty has been accepted by the court, then you have 45 days from that date or 5 days from...

Will Iowa come get me from Florida for a misdemeanor probhation warrant?

Normally, the probation revocation warrants are issued statewide. Where I practice, the nationwide warrants are usually reserved for felony...

I was recently charged with a misdemeanor of taking a car without owners consent and placed on probation for 2 years. This past

You should report the arrest immediately to your probation officer, if you haven't done so already. Depending on the circumstances, the probation...