How to get rid of fines

If the fines have already been assessed by the court as part of a guilty plea or conviction then it is too late to raise a defense to them. You may...

Normally, a trespass charge is a simple misdemeanor. While it can be punished by up to 30 days in jail, typically the magistrate will assess to...

A friend sentenced in 1999, for the 100:1 crack/cocaine, can he appeal his case under fair sentencing act?

He should contact the Federal Public Defender's office in Cedar Rapids to see if they can provide assistance to him. There may be a private...

How can a charge for domestic abuse charge be dismissed by the Polk County Attorney Office?

You will need to speak to the Victim Witness Coordinator or the assistant County Attorney about the situation. There may be a willingness to...

I have a non domestic simple assault, and am on probation for a non felony charge. After probation am I able to purchase a gun?

If those charges remain a part of your criminal record, then they will come up in a background check. However, if they are non felony matters, then...

30 YEARS AGO I WAS CHARGED WITH DELIVERY OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE,WHAT CAN I DO TO GET THIS OFF MY RECORD?

Unless you received a deferred judgment at the time of sentencing and successfully completed probation, there is nothing I know of that will allow...

If I know someone drives while barred and I have hundreds of people that will testify that he has. Can he be charged

You can file a complaint with the police. However, they will probably need to stop him in the act of driving before he will be charged.

What happens if I ignore a 'settlement fee' letter from lawyer for shoplifting?

Iowa law allows merchants to recover the reasonable costs ssociated with theft prevention. The merchant would have to file a small claims lawsuit...

Will 1st offense marijuana charge (0.07 oz) get me deported by ICE after I was granted cancellation of removal 3 years ago?

Call JoAnn Barten in Ames for a consultation.

How do I take care of a violation of probation warrant????

You might hire an attorney to enter an appearance on your behalf and see if the warrant can be recalled. In the meantime you should maintain...