Class Project: What's the process to reopen a court case if the defendant believes that DNA evidence will prove innocence?

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Was arrestted for public intox at a state park

Were you arrested on the bike? Was the backpack on your shoulder? Law enforcement typically impound and inventory items to protect them from...

I would like to know what the sentence in the state of iowa is for a first time offense of a forgery charge is

This type of forgery would probably be charged as a class D felony punishable by an indeterminate term of up to 5 years in prison and a fine...

If the landlord conducts a background check and uncovers drug-related arrests or convictions, there is nothing in the Iowa Residential Landlord...

Can an a apartment deny you for a felony arrest on your record even if it was dismissed?

If the landlord conducts a background check and uncovers drug-related arrests or convictions, there is nothing in the Iowa Residential Landlord...

What will happen if you got put on probation for domestic (serious misdeamenor) and then youu get your first probation violation

Worst case scenario is he is convicted of OWI and then has his deferred judgment revoked for the domestic violence charge, meaning at least the...

If something is bought for you and there is no written agreement that you have to pay it off can you go to jail for taking it?

I don't think a written agreement would be required for him to reimburse his mother. If he accepted the PS3 under those terms, then he'll probably...

Iowa Code section 123.47(2) provides some help, but it's very fact specific: A person or persons under legal age shall not purchase or ...

If someone is arrested on a warrant for contemp of court question.

Is the person still in custody? I wouldn't expect that it would take too long to transport the person to the other county. Depending on the time...

What happens if you run from a half way house after being sentenced their because of violationing probation

She will probably be charged with escape under Iowa Code section 719.4. Depending on the seriousness of the underlying offense for which she was...