Clive police have inpounded my sons car for over a week now, he has not been charged with anything and he has a "hold" on it.

The police may have seized the automobile as evidence of a crime. The owner of the vehicle (your son?) may file a request for the return of seized...

What can my son do when his ex somehow got into his garage and took his truck? it is in both names but he makes the payments

He's in a difficult position. I believe the police are correct. If her name is on the title, then she has a right to possess the truck.

What am i looking at for punishment?

You should contact the attorney that represented you on the theft-3rd and notify your probation officer ASAP of the recent arrest. Notice of an...

Do i still need an ignition device in iowa?

If you choose to obtain a work permit after your 180-day revocation begins, then you will need an ignition interlock device because the test was...

I would suggest challenging both the initial stop and the subsequent search of the wallet. The officer may have had a reasonable suspicion of...

Family member has had a barred license due to unpaid fines.How can they show they are working on it?

I suggest obtaining a copy of the certified driving record from the Iowa DOT. Depending on the offenses that led to being barred, the person may...

Felony theft or a cival theft

It would be an aggravated misdemeanor if the value is between $500-1,000. However, it would be a class D felony instead if the value is more than...

I received a letter from a county police station saying I need to sign Housing and Restitution papers for a owi 6 years earlier.

It sounds as if the jail is trying to recoup costs associated with your sentence under Iowa Code section 356.7. The law provides in part: The...

I was issued a citation for possessing alcohol under 21.My fake ID was also confiscated but I wasn't charged. What happens now?

A first offense PAULA is a simple misdemeanor and punishable by a mandatory minimum fine of $200 plus surcharge and court costs. I don't believe...

Statue of limitations

You could always report a theft, but the question becomes whether the offense occurred too long ago to prosecute. There are varying degrees of...