What is speedy trial?

If the charge is for an indictable misdemeanor or a felony the State has 45 days to file the trial information to satisfy the speedy indictment...

DUI 12 years ago in CA - they remove from record after 10 years - can IA get that information and is it still valid due to the r

For the purpose of enhancing an OWI to a second offense in the State of Iowa the State can consider a prior OWI conviction that dates back 12...

Seatbelt violation question!

It would be worth your while to see if there is a video from the officer's in car camera in regards to your stop. Despite what the officer may...

In Iowa the statute of limitations is three years from the date of commission of a felony, aggravated misdemeanor or serious misdemeanor. The only...

In Iowa license suspensions for serious violations begin when you are convicted of driving 25 or more over the speed limit. Based on how far over...

I got an owi in 1985; now every background check i get (I'm an RN) it pops up.

The only criminal convictions that can be expunged in Iowa are convictions for public intoxication and minor in possession. The only way you can...

I am on probation for an OWI. this is my 2nd public intox. can i avoid jail?

Pursuant to your probation agreement you are probably required to advise your probation officer that you were arrested within so many hours. All I...

1 st t ime probation violation

It is hard to say whether or not she will lose her deferred judgment; it will depend on which judge, county attorney and probation officer are...