If a officer calls and wants to interview me about a situation that happend out of town do i have to go talk to them ?

You are under no obligation to speak to the police. However, if the matter the proceeds to trial, you may be subpoenaed to testify either at a...

Can civil charges be brought against an underage girl who solicits sex?

Perhaps it's conceivable to make a civil claim that the juvenile misrepresented her age, but I would question whether the claim could be proven or...

What is a deferred judgement?

A deferred judgment is a sentencing option available to the court. A person is placed on probation. If that probation is successfully completed,...

How can I remove Harrassment III from my record? It's preventing me from getting a job.

Unless you received a deferred judgment at sentencing, I am not aware of any way to remove a third degree harassment conviction from your adult...

Missed court date and warrant for arrest

Depending on the county in Iowa, you may be able to have the warrant recalled with the assistance of an attorney who can arrange your voluntary...

Public Intoxication - 1st Offense

The Iowa Supreme Court ruled a few years ago that the front steps and common hallway of a multi-tenant apartment house each constituted a "public...

In Iowa, homicide by vehicle can be charged when a person unintentionally causes the death of another as a result of impaired driving (class B...

Is it possible to have depts (including courts depts), criminal record and credit defaults wiped?

Expunging a criminal record in Iowa is difficult. Unless you received a deferred judgment at sentencing and successfully completed probation, or...

If there is a drug warrant out for a person in Iowa and they don't reside there in Iowa, is the statute of limitations running ?

The limitations period is usually "tolled" or stopped while the warrant is outstanding so the passage of time won't lead to the dismissal of...

Can a cop move a car and while moving it say he could smell marijuana and search backpack in backseat containing marijuana?

Was the driver under arrest for driving while suspended? There is a US Supreme Court case, Arizona v. Gant, that may help. Usually in these...