Can a drug charge that is 6 years old of possession of a controlled substance be expunged in Iowa?

I believe the only way the charge can be expunged is if you were granted a deferred judgment at the time of sentencing and successfully completed...

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...

Can I move states with a pending case?

I don't think that a pending misdemeanor charge would prevent you from moving to Wisconsin. If you are on pretrial release in the pending matter...

Can someone get charge twice for the same charge if he served time for the crime the crime

There are probably instances where the US Attorney picks up a case for prosecution under federal law where the defendant has already been convicted...

Can a family choose to NOT press charges against grandson who burglarized home?

Although the grandson may be cited by police, there is no guarantee that the State will not prosecute because the alleged suspect is related to the...

How much additional time can I get for absconding?

You should contact the federal public defender's office in Des Moines or an attorney who specializes in federal criminal law for a specific answer....

I dont feel my lawyer is prepared for trial and have few wintness that arnt able to be interviewed in time of trial

You should raise these issues with your attorney. The attorney may be preparing "behind the scenes" and ready for trial. The pretrial conference...

Im a international student charged with possession of marijuana of a small amount. Will i have trouble reentering the country?

This could be a problem for non-permanent residents, such as students. A single first offense of simple possession of less than 30 grams of...

Exspongement

If you successfully complete deferred judgment probation, then the court will order that the deferred judgment removed from your adult criminal...

What do I do?

You should obtain some independent legal advice regarding the potential consequences of filing a false report. You and your attorney then might...