“A person operating a motor vehicle shall have the vehicle under control at all times” is what the code says in a nutshell. Not too much to it...

Can 3 probation revocations No bond holds be changed

Everyone has the right to a bond review hearing. Iowa law says that the only two factors a judge can look at is the likelihood the defendant will...

A no contact was issued because the state orderd for my husband due to a domestic. Can I have it lifted?

You can but the court will likely make you talk about the incident as it relates to you being able to say the defendant is not now a threat to you...

It will stay on forever unless you get a deferred judgment expungement. Even if it is dismissed due to a deal involving a class or diversion...

When does a officer dash camera start recording?

That will depend on the police department. Most digital cameras will record and keep 30 seconds before the lights go on but it will depend on the...

Can I still take a speeding ticket to trail if I signed the speeding ticket& is there caselaw on exceeding scope of traffic stop

If you were charged with OWI, a flaw with the legal basis for the Officer stopping you would be wonderful as it would let you file what is called a...

It is very important that you resolve this matter quickly as there are officers in central Iowa whose only job is to seek out warrant subjects. I...

Can police still charge you if they didn't when I got caught with 3 grams a scale and baggies

Yes they can and without a written contract with the prosecutor they can keep making you do “just one more deal” time and time again. If you are...

Can I expunge a theft 5th degree charge from my record in the state of Iowa

Although highly unlikely, you can apply for a pardon from the governor’s office. There are forms to do so on his web site.

In iowa how likely am I to be able to plead down a 1st time 2nd degree theft charge from a class D felony to a agg misdemeanor?

What county is the charge in? That will be a major factor.