Most PAULA laws in Iowa will allow any conviction to be expunged from your record if you have no other law violations afterward for a period of 1...

Will a bench warrant for fail to appear on a misdemeanor case in CA be reported to NICS and prevent me from buying a rifle in IA

The bench warrant may be only county-wide in California. There's chance it may not be revealed on a nationwide background check. Be careful. If...

Can you use a neighbor as a witness for traffic ticket that they recieved same day by same officer as you in magistrate court.

If the witnesses can testify to the condition of the road at that intersection around the time of your traffic stop, then their testimony is...

Cited for failure to maintain control. citiation the officer stated he was driving a m.c. When he was driving Dodge pickup

I think the date, time and location are probably more critical to the charge, but the discrepancy could be used to discredit the officer if it...

How long does an OWI stay on one's record?

Unfortunately, unless you received a deferred judgment at the time of sentencing and successfully completed probation, the conviction cannot be...

What are the consequences for curfew violation?

It's probably a matter that will be handled through juvenile court services. You should expect to receive a letter from a JCS officer requesting...

The County in which I live in in IOWA put a hold on me being able to renew my registration on my vehicle. ( Reason, I have some

Normally, the DOT will not lift the registration restriction or issue a driver's license if there are unpaid court fines. Some counties do permit a...

I was charged with an OWI in 1998. i paid the fine, did jail time (48hrs) and met all the terms set out by the court.

If this conviction occurred in Iowa, and you did not receive a deferred judgment at the time of sentencing, then I do not believe there is any way...

If given a charge of a misdemeanor through the residence hall at a university, can i get it off my school record?

There maybe an appeal process. You should contact the legal clinic at the law school.

The background check will still probably show the arrest without any disposition. The deferred judgment will still appear on your record until you...