Is a speeding ticket with the wrong information on it beatable in court?

An officer can run radar in motion when they are in front of you. The relevant zone is not where they stopped you but where you were when he...

Is it legal for a cop to pull me over just because he assumes I don't have a driver's license?

If an officer runs your plate and sees that the owner does not have a valid license then they can pull the car over for that alone. There are...

Police found my marijuana in a friend's room, but can't pin me with the bag. They know I was associated though. What should I do

Do nothing at this point before you talk to a lawyer. Do not talk about this matter on facebook or through texting on your phone etc as that...

Will he get a lesser sentence if i dont testify or disclose any more information ?

I agree that you need your own lawyer. There can be issues such as not responding to a properly served subpoena that can get you in trouble or if...

I am facing a possible DUI charge in Iowa. My blood and breath tests were given in South Dakota. Can these be admitted in Iowa

Yes but they will need to show the testing procedures done out of state, comply with the Iowa rules including the 2 hour window and 804.20 phone...

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My id was stolen and i received a ticket how do i fight this in court

You can appear and ask for a continuance if there is evidence you need to get, and with some time, can get it. You would also be wise to ask for...

Can public consumption (intoxication) aggravated (3 or more), become habitual resulting in a class D felony?

No there is no felony intoxication in Iowa. There is felony OWI but not public intoxication. An intox 3rd or subsequent will only ever be an...

I'm a J-1 student, I did something very wrong, I stole from walmart and they catch me..

Go to court on your first court date and do not talk about the case but do ask for a court appointed lawyer. You may only qualify for one however...

I wasnt never read my miranda rights can i do anything?

The law in Iowa does say that Miranda applies to Iowa cases BUT only your statements would be kicked out and not necessarily physical evidence. ...

How likely is it that I was caught on camera for shoplifting?

Unfortunately the odds are it was recorded and often shops have very good quality equipment in this day and age. The store may not know you so it...